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Baltic States to Cut Ties with Russian Power Grid

MOSCOW - In a significant move toward energy independence and geopolitical alignment, the Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are set…

IAEA Warns of Nuclear Risks from Russian Attacks on Ukraine Power Grids

KYIV - In early February 2025, Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), expressed grave…

Schott Powers German Plants with Green Electricity

BERLIN - Schott, a leading specialty glass manufacturer, is advancing its sustainability initiatives by integrating green electricity into its operations.…

Chester County Landfill Converts Methane to Renewable Gas

PARIS - In a significant environmental initiative, the Southeastern Chester County Refuse Authority (SECCRA) has partnered with French energy company…

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UK's Energy Transition Stalled by Supply Delays

LONDON - The United Kingdom's ambitious plans to transition to clean energy are encountering significant obstacles due to prolonged delays…

Snohomish PUD Hikes Rates Due to Severe Weather Impact

SEATTLE - In early February 2025, the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) announced a temporary increase in electricity rates…

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Trump's Canada Tariff May Spike NY Energy Prices

NEW YORK - President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada, citing…

Garbage Truck Crash Knocks Down Power Poles in Little Haiti

MIAMI - On January 16, 2025, a significant incident unfolded in Miami's Little Haiti neighborhood when a garbage truck collided…

Southern California Edison Faces Lawsuits Over Role in California Wildfires

CALIFORNIA - In the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, residents have initiated legal action against Southern California Edison…

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Trump's Order Boosts U.S. Uranium and Nuclear Energy

WASHINGTON DC - In a strategic move to bolster the United States' nuclear energy sector, former President Donald Trump issued…

Experts Advise Against Cutting Quebec's Energy Exports Amid U.S. Tariff War

MONTREAL - As trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate, discussions have intensified around potential Canadian…

Ontario Drops Starlink Deal, Eyes Energy Independence

TORONTO - In a decisive move, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced the cancellation of a C$100 million contract with Elon…

B.C. Diverting Critical Minerals, Energy from U.S

VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby has raised concerns that U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber are prompting the…

Blizzard and Extreme Cold Hit Calgary and Alberta

CALGARY - Calgary and much of southern Alberta faced a significant winter storm that brought heavy snowfall, strong winds, and…

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Canada's Electricity Exports at Risk Amid Growing U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

OTTAWA - In early February 2025, escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada have raised concerns about the…

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