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FILE - Turbines operate at the Block Island Wind Farm, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
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Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears

Biden's admin speeds up clean energy projects, aiming to secure climate legacy before term ends amid potential Trump return.

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Regulating safety for carbon removal, capture and sequestration projects in the US

U.S. lawmakers are advancing regulations for carbon capture and removal technologies, prioritizing safety and environmental protections.

FILE - A group of visitors return to Stephen C. Foster State Park after an overnight camping trip on the Red Trail in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, April 6, 2022, in Fargo, Ga. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
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Proposed expansion of Georgia wildlife refuge could lead to buyout of titanium dioxide mining project

Federal officials propose expanding the Okefenokee Swamp refuge, potentially blocking a controversial mining project nearby.

FILE PHOTO: A flare burns excess natural gas in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, U.S. November 23, 2019. Picture taken November 23, 2019.  REUTERS/Angus Mordant/File Photo
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Texas natural gas pipeline eases bottlenecks, paves way for higher shale output

A new Texas pipeline has eased gas constraints, paving the way for higher U.S. oil production, say energy execs.

A Tesla Model 3 using autopilot FSD is shown giving a warning on the screen to pay attention while driving on the highway in Palm Springs, California, U.S., October 12, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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NHTSA probing Tesla’s FSD software in 2.4 million vehicles over collisions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating 2.4 million self-driving Teslas after a pedestrian fatality.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said walling the United States off with tariffs on allies and rivals was "deeply misguided." (AFP)
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‘Deeply misguided’ to wall US off with tariffs: Yellen

Yellen warns broad, untargeted levies would raise costs for US households and make American businesses less competitive.

A logo of the autonomous driving technology startup Pony.ai is seen on a screen during an event in Beijing, China May 13, 2021. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/ File Photo
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Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI files for US IPO

China-based autonomous driving firm Pony AI has filed for a U.S. IPO, signaling renewed investor interest and easing regulations.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Houston-based liquefied natural gas company Cheniere seen during the LNG 2023 energy trade show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 12, 2023. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
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Cheniere Energy moves closer to starting new Texas LNG export operation

Cheniere Energy receives federal approval to advance its Corpus Christi LNG expansion, aiming for first output by year-end.

As tech companies seek energy sources to meet these demands while maintaining their zero-carbon emission commitments, nuclear power has emerged as a compelling option (AFP)
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Tech giants go nuclear in AI arms race

The US tech juggernauts, convinced that AI is technology's next big chapter, are investing billions to expand data centers globally. 

A Lucid electric vehicle is shown inside one of the company's retail stores at a shopping mall in San Diego, California, U.S.,October 20, 2023.     REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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EV-maker Lucid expects to raise $1.67 billion from stock sale

Lucid plans a $1.67B stock sale amid cash woes, forecasting a larger-than-expected Q3 loss and a 17 per cent premarket share drop.

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