Maersk Says Ocean Shipping’s Zero-Emissions Push Needs Government Support

(Reuters) – The Alette Maersk was the first container vessel powered by low-carbon methanol fuel to cross the Pacific Ocean – a milestone in the shipping industry’s effort to reduce its climate impact. But when the 1,148-foot (350-meter) vessel arrived at the Port of Los Angeles from China last week, there was nowhere in the …

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Biden Administration Finalizes Solar Lands Plan, Touts Permitting Progress

(Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration said on Thursday it had finalized a plan to expand solar energy on federal lands in 11 western states, part of a broader push to speed the permitting and construction of big infrastructure projects. The White House wants to accelerate approval of projects ranging from power transmission to …

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Global Solar Generation Overtakes Wind for Longest Ever Stretch

By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Global electricity generation from solar farms has exceeded generation from wind farms since May, marking the longest ever stretch when solar power has been the top source of utility-scale renewable electricity worldwide. Solar electricity generation exceeded wind generation in May by 1.65 terawatt hours (TWh), and …

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Oil Steady as Libyan Supply Woes Counter Modest U.S. Stock Draw

(Reuters) – Oil prices steadied on Thursday, after two losing sessions as supply concerns over Libya returned, while a smaller-than-expected draw in U.S. crude inventories sapped demand expectations. Brent crude futures had edged up 3 cents, or 0.04%, to $78.68 a barrel by 1024 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 15 …

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