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It’s (also) the economy: resilience in U.S. communities shifting from fossil fuels

Building economic resilience in U.S. fossil fuel-dependent communities is vital to the successs of the global energy transition.

Lengths of pipe wait to be laid in the ground along the under-construction Mountain Valley Pipeline near Elliston, Virginia, U.S. September 29, 2019. Picture taken September 29, 2019. REUTERS/Charles Mostoller/File Photo
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US appeals court scraps natural gas pipeline safety standards

The court invalidated several of Biden’s natural gas pipeline safety rules, citing insufficient cost-benefit analysis by PHMSA.

FILE PHOTO: An Amazon EV van powered by Rivian is parked at the Amazon Logistics Facility in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., July 21, 2022.  REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo
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EV maker Rivian halts production of Amazon delivery vans amid parts shortage

Rivian has temporarily suspended production of its commercial delivery vans used by retail giant Amazon.com due to a shortage of parts

FILE - An above-ground section of Enbridge's Line 5 at the Mackinaw City, Mich., pump station is seen, Oct. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/John Flesher, File)
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Tribe and environmental groups urge Wisconsin officials to rule against relocating Enbridge pipeline

Tribal leaders and conservationists urge Wisconsin officials to reject the Enbridge pipeline reroute, citing spill risks.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen outside a company building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Stellantis shareholders sue automaker in US after disappointing earnings

Stellantis faces a lawsuit from shareholders alleging it concealed inventory issues, causing its stock to plummet after weak earnings.

FILE PHOTO: A customer refuels their vehicle at a Mobil gas station in Beverly Boulevard in West Hollywood, California, U.S., March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Bing Guan/File Photo
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California aims to tackle price spikes by requiring gasoline reserves

Gavin Newsom has proposed a plan requiring oil refiners to maintain minimum gasoline reserves to prevent price spikes, following last year's shortages that...

A view of the turbines at Orsted's offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark, September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo
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Orsted books new losses, flags delay at US offshore wind project

Orsted halted its FlagshipOne green e-methanol project, citing slower market development, impacting shares significantly.

FILE PHOTO: A Toyota Corolla Sedan Hybrid is displayed at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland March 5, 2019. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows

Hybrid strategy for Toyota will see carmaker less focused on creating fully electric vehicles while complying with tough regulations.

A Chevron gas station is shown after Chevron Corp said it would buy Hess Corp in a $53 billion all-stock deal, in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 23, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/ File Photo
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Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California

City council drops ballot on refinery tax after Chevron's Richmond settlement proposal to pay $550m over a decade.

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
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Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change: AP-NORC poll

Associated Press poll shows voters see and approve of a distinct Harris climate policy rather than interchangeable with Biden.

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