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Biden will become the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest
Joe Biden will be the first U.S. president to visit the Amazon as climate change efforts face setbacks under Trump.
Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history
Less than a month after the largest U.S. dam removal, salmon cut off for generations are returning to spawn.
Alaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drilling
President-elect Trump vows to expand U.S. oil drilling, a win for Alaska leaders seeking to revive production.
Trump says Doug Burgum will chair new National Energy Council
Trump taps N.D. Gov. Burgum to lead National Energy Council, aiming for U.S. energy dominance via cuts, investment, innovation.
Compass Minerals attracts takeover interest from buyout firms, sources say
Compass Minerals is negotiating a potential sale after a failed lithium project hurt shares, now valued at $1.5 billion.
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits
Major EV manufacturers urge Trump to retain tax credits, warning cuts could hurt jobs in key states like Ohio and Michigan.
US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC
The US will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help build several plants on US soil.
Rescinding US EV tax credit would cede ground to China, Granholm says
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is planning to kill the $7,500 consumer tax credit on EVs.
Wisconsin agency issues first round of permits for Enbridge Line 5 reroute around reservation
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued the first round of permits allowing Enbridge to reroute an aging pipeline around a tribal...
Applied Materials forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates on weak demand
Applied Materials projects Q1 revenue below forecasts amid weak demand outside AI chips, export curbs, and competitive pressures.
