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  Edmonton, Canada (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 New research suggests hydraulic fracturing and saltwater disposal has limited impact on seismic events. For the past two years, UAlberta geophysicist Mirko Van der Baan and his team have been poring over 30 to 50 years of earthquake rates from six of the top hydrocarbon-producing states in the United States and the top three provinces by output in Canada: North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. With only one exception, th ... read more |
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RBC: Energy markets not taking Qatar risk seriouslyWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 Lingering tensions in the Persian Gulf related to the diplomatic standoff with Qatar is a risk that's been largely ignored, RBC Capital Markets said. ... more 
Kuwaiti oil exports to Japan increasedWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 Though Japanese crude oil imports fell more than 15 percent year-over-year, it's taken on more oil from OPEC member Kuwait, state media reported Friday. ... more 
Alberta's economy expanding, finance minster saysWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 The economy of oil-rich Alberta has turned the corner following last year's market slump, though recovery is not yet widespread, the government said. ... more 
Trump administration charts path to energy dominanceWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 U.S. government agencies said they've opened up new levers for oil and natural gas development with new pipelines, export and offshore drilling opportunities. ... more |
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Gazprom touts progress of Chinese gas pipelineWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 Russian natural gas company Gazprom expects to sign off on developments to increase its footprint in the Asian market, the company's top executive said. ... more 
Gas development boosts opportunities in British North SeaWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 Energy opportunities in the British waters of the North Sea are bolstered by new work slated for natural gas, services company Bilfinger Salamis said Friday. ... more 
Crude oil prices extend rally, but it might not lastWashington (UPI) Jun 30, 2017 Crude oil prices were on pace for another day of gains Friday, though it may be an indication of a correction from last week's steep losses. ... more 
U.S. now supplying LNG to South KoreaWashington (UPI) Jun 26, 2017 A gas company from Korea, one of the largest buyers of liquefied natural gas in the world, said it commenced a sales agreement with a U.S. supplier. ... more 
Hoax or not, Venezuela chopper caper spells troubleCaracas (AFP) June 29, 2017 Venezuelans disagree on whether a helicopter grenade attack claimed by rogue cops was a coup or a hoax. Either way, it shows security forces risk turning against the government. ... more 
Largest floating LNG facility sets sail for home field in AustraliaWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017 A floating production facility that will be used to tap into the natural gas reserves off the coast of Australia has left the shipyard, Shell said Thursday. ... more |
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Oil extends rally by another dayWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017 The rally in oil prices extended into Thursday in a sign the market has bounced off recent lows, though lingering economic concerns could undercut momentum. ... more 
Shell endorses climate task-force recommendationsWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017 The first in the industry, Royal Dutch Shell said it's aligned with a transparency measure on climate steered by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. ... more 
Texas oil optimism entrenched, but clouds lingerWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017 Economists in Texas said the ability to do more with less in the energy sector is a source of optimism, but broader trade issues could present headwinds. ... more 
Oilfield services company Wood Group sees only modest recoveryWashington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017 Oilfield services company Wood Group said it was seeing signs of only minor recovery in the energy market, even as it lands a new offshore contract. ... more |
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  Chicago IL (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 
Farmers earn more profits when there is demand for corn for biofuel instead of for food only. This can lead some to convert grasslands and forests to cropland. This conversion, also called indirect land use change, can have large-scale environmental consequences, including releasing stored carbon into the atmosphere.
To penalize the carbon emissions from this so-called indirect land use ch ... more Munich, Germany (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Biofuel from waste  Adelaide, Australia (SPX) Jun 27, 2017New catalyst paves way for carbon neutral fuel  Champaign IL (SPX) Jun 22, 2017Corn better used as food than biofuel |
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 Durham NC (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 
Global solar energy production is taking a major hit due to air pollution and dust.
According to a new study, airborne particles and their accumulation on solar cells are cutting energy output by more than 25 percent in certain parts of the world. The regions hardest hit are also those investing the most in solar energy installations: China, India and the Arabian Peninsula.
The study ... more Swansea UK (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Exciting new material uses solar energy to remove man-made dye pollutants from water  Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Jun 28, 2017ABB microgrid to power Aruba and support transition to renewable energy  Wesel, Germany (SPX) Jun 26, 2017SOVENTIX and Gentec EPC sign a joint venture agreement to develop solar hybrid projects across Nigeria |
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 Bristol UK (SPX) Jun 22, 2017 
With over 20 years in sustainable investment, Thrive Renewables, (previously Triodos Renewables) has provided mezzanine loans for two wind farms in Scotland that will have a combined total capacity of 11.5MW which will generate and deliver clean, smart energy to the UK grid. Once built, these projects will be able to generate enough green electricity for 7,760[1] homes.
In partnership with ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 12, 2017It's a breeze: How to harness the power of the wind  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017ADB: Asia-Pacific growth tied to renewables  Anaheim, CA (SPX) May 28, 2017GE Energy Financial Services Surpasses $15 Billion in Renewable Energy Investments |
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 London (AFP) June 23, 2017  A highly-controversial UK government deal for the new Hinkley Point nuclear power plant will cost British energy consumers billions more pounds than forecast, the country's National Audit Office said Friday.
"The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy's deal for Hinkley Point C has locked consumers into a risky and expensive project with uncertain strategic and economic bene ... more Tokyo (AFP) June 23, 2017Toshiba delays results again citing US nuclear unit  Paris (SPX) Jun 26, 2017AREVA obtains transport license for its new cask in France and Belgium  Toronto, Canada (SPX) Jun 26, 2017NWMO to Focus Field Studies on Fewer Communities |
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 Berlin (AFP) June 29, 2017  European leaders vowed Thursday to defend the landmark Paris climate pact at a G20 summit next week, setting them on collision course with US President Donald Trump at what is expected to be a stormy meeting.
Leaders of Germany, France, Italy and other EU economies acknowledged their long standing ties with Washington but said they would not give in on "existential" threats like global warmi ... moreWashington (AFP) June 29, 2017Trump 'proud' of leaving Paris climate deal  Paris (AFP) June 30, 2017Half-a-degree of warming boosted extreme weather  Berlin (AFP) June 29, 2017EU 'more determined' than ever to fight climate change: Merkel |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 27, 2017 
New Zealand's government said Tuesday it was introducing new measures aimed at increasing the number of electric vehicles on the nation's roads.
The government said the number of electric vehicles on the road was high, but more progress was needed to meet national goals. Transport Minister Simon Bridges and Natural Resources Minister Judith Collins unveiled new measures that would sprea ... more Montreal (AFP) June 22, 2017Electric vehicles inefficient way to reduce CO2 emissions: study  Beijing (AFP) June 28, 2017S.Korean cars recalled in China as row hits sales  Beijing (Sputnik) Jun 26, 2017China's Futuristic Elevated Bus Scrapped, Accused of Being a Scam |
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 Mosul, Iraq (AFP) June 30, 2017  Iraq will declare victory over the Islamic State group in Mosul during the "next few days," a senior commander said Friday, as the jihadists fell back in neighbouring Syria.
IS, which declared a cross-border "caliphate" encompassing swathes of Iraq and Syria three years ago, is now facing twin offensives in Mosul and Raqa, its two most emblematic strongholds.
But while the loss of the tw ... more Mosul, Iraq (AFP) June 30, 2017Gunfire cuts short celebrations at recaptured Mosul mosque  Ottawa (AFP) June 27, 2017Sniper's shot puts focus on Canada's Iraq role  Chicago (AFP) June 27, 2017US court halts deportations of Iraqi nationals |
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 Riga (AFP) June 27, 2017 
Latvia's financial regulator said Tuesday it was fining three of the country's banks a total of more than 600,000 euros for breaking EU and US sanctions against North Korea over its work on nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
The Financial and Capital Markets Commission (FKTK) sanctioned Baltikums Bank, now trading as BlueOrange, AS PrivatBank which is the Latvian subsidiary of Ukraine's ... moreWashington (AFP) June 30, 2017Trump declares 'patience is over' with North Korea  Washington (AFP) June 29, 2017South Korean president lobbies US leaders on North Korea policy  Seoul (AFP) June 29, 2017S. Korea to offer North treaty for denuclearisation: minister |
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 Beijing (AFP) June 28, 2017  When Naomi Wu was a teenager, she and her friends would ride the train from mainland China to Hong Kong several times a year to shop for clothes and designer handbags.
But the 23-year-old computer programmer, who lives across the border in Shenzhen, now shuns a city that two decades after the handover from Britain has lost its allure for many mainlanders.
"Chinese gadgets are as good or ... more Hong Kong (AFP) July 1, 2017Profile: Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam  Beijing (AFP) June 29, 2017Nobel winner Liu wants cancer treatment abroad, friends say  Hong Kong (AFP) July 1, 2017China's Xi draws 'red line' in Hong Kong as protesters march |
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 Bamako (AFP) June 24, 2017 
Mali's government and armed groups which signed a 2015 peace deal have relaunched talks aimed at speeding up its implementation after several delays, they told AFP Saturday.
The accord signed in 2015 aimed at curbing separatist uprisings in Mali's north after a 2012 rebellion was hijacked by jihadists, throwing the nation into chaos.
But several of its key planks have yet to be fully imp ... more Bangui, Central African Republic (AFP) June 20, 2017Clashes erupt in C. Africa a day after peace deal  Bamako (AFP) June 20, 2017Mali ex-rebels reject national charter on peace deal anniversary; Dozens killedw/l Bangui, Central African Republic (AFP) June 19, 2017C. Africa govt inks peace deal with rebel groups |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 
Being able to both walk and take flight is typical in nature - many birds, insects, and other animals can do both. If we could program robots with similar versatility, it would open up many possibilities: Imagine machines that could fly into construction areas or disaster zones that aren't near roads and then squeeze through tight spaces on the ground to transport objects or rescue people.
... more Vienna (AFP) June 29, 2017Climate change can't halt Vienna third runway: court  London (AFP) June 15, 2017BA flight disruption cost estimated 80m pounds  Washington (UPI) Jun 27, 2017State Department approves India for C-17 buy |
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 Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2017  An indicator of Chinese manufacturing activity beat forecasts in June but analysts warned that Friday's surprising result belied a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy.
The reading comes as the country loses momentum with policymakers putting the brakes on lending following years of debt-fuelled investment that has raised fears of a financial crisis that could blow out globally. ... more Hong Kong (AFP) June 27, 2017Best foot forward: Hong Kong's military-style youth groups  Beijing (AFP) June 27, 2017China to meet growth targets, says Li  Washington (AFP) June 22, 2017US aluminum makers point finger at China, call for tariffs |
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 Manila (AFP) July 1, 2017 
US and Philippine warships on Saturday conducted a joint patrol of southern waters known as a hunting ground for local Muslim militants, amid rising concern over Islamic militancy and piracy in the region.
U.S. Navy combat ship USS Coronado and the Philippine frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz carried out their joint patrol of the Sulu Sea, a body of water off the southern Philippines where militant ... more Beijing (AFP) June 30, 2017China, US ties sour over N.Korea, Taiwan  Hong Kong (AFP) June 30, 2017Massive military parade for Xi as Hong Kong activists freed  Washington (AFP) June 29, 2017Beijing's South China Sea outposts nearly set for missile deployment |
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 Washington (UPI) Jun 21, 2017 
When marine biologist Craig Downs first visited the turquoise-blue waters of Trunk Bay in the Virgin Islands National Park in St. John in 2005, he arrived on a crucial mission: Find out why the health of the park's coral reefs was declining.
Downs, part of a team of experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the University of Central Florida and the University of ... more West Tabir, Indonesia (AFP) June 21, 2017Risky gold rush: Indonesia tackles illegal mining boom  Firozabad, India (AFP) June 25, 2017Facing ruin, India's ancient glass artists blame the Taj  Athens (AFP) June 22, 2017Athens rubbish piles up as Greeks protest contracts |
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 Tokyo (AFP) June 30, 2017  Three former executives from the operator of Japan's tsunami-stricken Fukushima nuclear plant went on trial Friday, the only people ever to face a criminal court in connection with the 2011 meltdowns that left swathes of countryside uninhabitable.
Ex-Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) chairman Tsunehisa Katsumata, 77, and former vice presidents Sakae Muto, 66, and Ichiro Takekuro, 71, all pleaded ... more Beijing (AFP) June 27, 2017New landslide hits China disaster area  New York (AFP) June 26, 2017Ex-NY mayor Bloomberg to grant $200 mln to US cities  Washington (AFP) June 27, 2017US lists China among worst human trafficking offenders |
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