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Exploratory drilling operations for uranium are underway in southeastern Utah, a stones throw from Bears Ears National Monument. In response, one local conservation group is asking why the drilling was allowed so close to the protected area.
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Women are beginning to emerge as a powerful force for accelerating the renewable energy transition in Africa.
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Residents in the Grand Blanc area are now assessing the damage after an EF2 tornado uprooted trees, damaged homes, and sent debris flying.
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Thailand prosecutors are indicting a former police chief who allegedly helped Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, an heir to the Red Bull fortune, flee after a fatal 2012 hit-and-run.
Andrew Forrest at the National Press Club talks about the need to transition to green energy sources
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After weeks of rising prices, gas prices remained steady last week: AAA
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Start your day with the latest weather news After days of dumping flooding rain on the Golden State, a storm will taper off today before its energy moves east.
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ThermWise helps home and business owners save money on their gas bills by conserving energy – and they can help you too!
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Congressman Greg Casar, D-Austin, says the Connect the Grid Act would ensure reliability and reasonable rates.
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Congressman Greg Casar, D-Austin, says the Connect the Grid Act would ensure reliability and reasonable rates.
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FILE – Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Dec. 13, 2023. An FBI informant has been charged with lying to his handler about ties between Joe Biden and son Hunter and a Ukrainian energy company. Prosecutors said Thursday that Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma paid Hunter and Joe Biden $5 million each in 2015 and 2016.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana. File)
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Prosecutors said Alexander Smirnov falsely told FBI agents in June 2020 that executives associated with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma gave money to Hunter and Joe Biden.