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New Swiss nuclear dawn seen decades away at best
Bringing Swiss nuclear power stations online could take decades due to political and financial hurdles, energy experts and politicians say
Kamala Harris says she will not ban fracking as president
"As president, I will not ban fracking," Harris said in an interview aired on Thursday evening.
Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
Ecuador has begun dismantling oil infrastructure in Yasuni National Park ahead of a court deadline, but progress is slow, sparking criticism from Indigenous...
Liberia shuts down China Union iron ore Bong Mines for environmental violations: regulator
Liberia's EPA shut down China Union's Bong Mines for environmental violations, including unlicensed operations and pollution.
Canada’s budget watchdog: EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough
A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins, but the savings must get substantially higher...
Texas is sued over anti-ESG law
A nonprofit sued Texas to block a law that penalizes businesses supporting reduced fossil fuel use, claiming it violates free speech.
Drax to pay £25m penalty for data breach after wood pellet probe
British power station operated fined for failure to accurately report data on the source of 'renewable' wood pellets burned for energy.
Biden administration finalizes solar lands plan, touts permitting progress
Plan identifies 31m acres with high solar potential and low conflicts with wildlife and plant habitats.
China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
The world's second-biggest economy has emerged as a global leader in the energy transition, though it still relies significantly on coal.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
