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The Syncrude oil sands extraction facility is reflected in a tailings pond near the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta on Sunday June 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Frans
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Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study

Study reveals Alberta’s oil regulator lacks data to support claims on oilsands tailings spill cleanups, raising concerns.

FILE PHOTO: An Exxon gas station seen in Washington, U.S., November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo
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Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups

The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at a news conference in Calgary on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
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Alberta announces new effort to expand oil and gas pipeline capacity with Enbridge

Alberta partners with Enbridge to boost oil exports, streamline regulations, and expand pipeline capacity to the U.S.

dian oil and gas stocks climbed Monday as the country's energy sector absorbed the news of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation. Pumpjacks draw out oil and gas from wells near Calgary on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Canadian oil stocks climb as industry absorbs news of Trudeau resignation

Canadian energy stocks surged Monday as PM Trudeau's resignation spurred optimism in the oil and gas sector.

US President Joe Biden, seen here at the White House on January 5, 2025, said he was putting the protections in place for the sake of future generations (AFP)
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Biden issues major coastal protection before Trump handover

Biden bans new offshore drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, aiming to safeguard coasts before Trump's presidency.

FILE PHOTO: Nippon Steel logo is displayed at the company's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan April 1, 2024.  REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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U.S. Steel, Nippon sue Biden administration over decision to block merger

Nippon Steel sues Biden, alleging constitutional violations in $14.9B U.S. Steel deal block over national security claims.

FILE PHOTO: Activists protest against fossil investments before the annual general meeting of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, April 26, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Analysis: Exodus by Wall Street banks from climate group worries advocates

U.S. banks exit climate coalition NZBA amid political pressure, raising concerns over their commitment to reducing fossil fuel financing.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on securing 235 judicial confirmations, at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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Biden administration issues permit for Perpetua’s Idaho antimony and gold mine

Biden administration grants final mining permit for Perpetua Resources' Idaho project, reducing U.S. reliance on China for antimony.

Turbines like these off the coast of Wales are expected to help wind power become Britain's largest source of electricity in 2025 (AFP)
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UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024

Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...

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