China's Growing Arctic Influence: A New Power Dynamic
Driven by Western sanctions, China is significantly investing in Russian Arctic energy and infrastructure projects, including the Northern Sea Route, raising concerns about a potential power shift in the region and prompting Western countermeasures.
China's Growing Arctic Influence: A New Power Dynamic
Driven by Western sanctions, China is significantly investing in Russian Arctic energy and infrastructure projects, including the Northern Sea Route, raising concerns about a potential power shift in the region and prompting Western countermeasures.
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44% Bias Score
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
UK Announces Nuclear Power Plant Reform to Boost Energy Security
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a reform to streamline the planning and construction of nuclear power plants, aiming to increase the country's nuclear energy capacity and reduce reliance on gas, with a focus on smaller, modular reactors (SMRs) currently under development.
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48% Bias Score
IEA to Launch AI Energy Consumption Observatory
The International Energy Agency (IEA) will launch an AI energy consumption observatory in April to monitor the growing energy demands of AI, which are projected to triple by 2030, reaching 3% of global electricity consumption, equivalent to the annual use of France and Germany.
IEA to Launch AI Energy Consumption Observatory
The International Energy Agency (IEA) will launch an AI energy consumption observatory in April to monitor the growing energy demands of AI, which are projected to triple by 2030, reaching 3% of global electricity consumption, equivalent to the annual use of France and Germany.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Nuclear Legacy: Fuel Production and Waste Management Challenges
Germany's continued production of nuclear fuel at the Lingen plant, owned by a French company, raises concerns about its commitment to its nuclear phase-out, especially given a 66% increase in Russian uranium imports in 2023 and Rosatom's potential involvement. The insufficient funding for managing ...
Germany's Nuclear Legacy: Fuel Production and Waste Management Challenges
Germany's continued production of nuclear fuel at the Lingen plant, owned by a French company, raises concerns about its commitment to its nuclear phase-out, especially given a 66% increase in Russian uranium imports in 2023 and Rosatom's potential involvement. The insufficient funding for managing ...
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52% Bias Score
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
Study Suggests Transforming Nuclear Waste, Reducing Long-Term Storage Needs
A study commissioned by SPRIND proposes transforming highly radioactive waste into less harmful elements at decommissioned German nuclear plants using a Transmutex plant, recovering valuable materials and reducing long-term storage needs, but the BASE expressed reservations about its feasibility.
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44% Bias Score
Chevron Weighs California Exit, Threatening Fuel Supply
Chevron may cease California oil production, closing two major refineries and potentially increasing gas prices due to stricter environmental regulations and declining gasoline demand, impacting 27 million drivers.
Chevron Weighs California Exit, Threatening Fuel Supply
Chevron may cease California oil production, closing two major refineries and potentially increasing gas prices due to stricter environmental regulations and declining gasoline demand, impacting 27 million drivers.
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44% Bias Score
European Gas Prices Surge to Two-Year High
European natural gas prices reached a two-year high of 58.75 euros per megawatt-hour on Monday due to colder weather forecasts and lower-than-average gas storage levels, significantly impacting household energy costs.
European Gas Prices Surge to Two-Year High
European natural gas prices reached a two-year high of 58.75 euros per megawatt-hour on Monday due to colder weather forecasts and lower-than-average gas storage levels, significantly impacting household energy costs.
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40% Bias Score
Söder Proposes Reactivation of Three German Nuclear Power Plants
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder proposed the reactivation of three German nuclear power plants—Isar 2, Emsland, and Neckarwestheim 2—for at least ten years to stabilize the power grid, despite opposition from plant operators and ongoing decommissioning, and advocating for a reassessment of ...
Söder Proposes Reactivation of Three German Nuclear Power Plants
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder proposed the reactivation of three German nuclear power plants—Isar 2, Emsland, and Neckarwestheim 2—for at least ten years to stabilize the power grid, despite opposition from plant operators and ongoing decommissioning, and advocating for a reassessment of ...
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44% Bias Score
Uranium American Resources Rebrands, Acquires US Uranium and Vanadium Projects
Uranium American Resources, formerly Tonogold Resources, has rebranded and acquired three US uranium and vanadium projects from JAG Minerals for US\$8.5 million, reflecting a strategic shift toward clean energy and a potential leadership role in the American nuclear energy sector.
Uranium American Resources Rebrands, Acquires US Uranium and Vanadium Projects
Uranium American Resources, formerly Tonogold Resources, has rebranded and acquired three US uranium and vanadium projects from JAG Minerals for US\$8.5 million, reflecting a strategic shift toward clean energy and a potential leadership role in the American nuclear energy sector.
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8% Bias Score
UK Reforms Streamline Nuclear Power Plant Construction
The UK government announced reforms to its planning and construction laws to facilitate the building of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and achieve its net-zero emissions goals, despite concerns abou...
UK Reforms Streamline Nuclear Power Plant Construction
The UK government announced reforms to its planning and construction laws to facilitate the building of more nuclear power plants across the country, including smaller modular reactors (SMRs), to reduce reliance on global energy markets and achieve its net-zero emissions goals, despite concerns abou...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Canada Oil Tariffs Threaten U.S. Gasoline Price Hike
President Trump's threatened 10% tariff on Canadian crude oil imports, currently on hold until March 4, could raise U.S. gasoline prices by up to 15 cents per gallon due to Midwest refiners' heavy reliance on cheaper Canadian crude, despite the U.S.'s status as the world's largest oil producer.
Trump's Canada Oil Tariffs Threaten U.S. Gasoline Price Hike
President Trump's threatened 10% tariff on Canadian crude oil imports, currently on hold until March 4, could raise U.S. gasoline prices by up to 15 cents per gallon due to Midwest refiners' heavy reliance on cheaper Canadian crude, despite the U.S.'s status as the world's largest oil producer.
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40% Bias Score
Elliott Investment Sends BP Shares Soaring
Activist investor Elliott Investment in BP caused a 7.4% surge in BP's shares to 465.15p, prompting speculation about potential company restructuring, leadership changes, and divestment from renewable energy projects due to underperformance compared to rivals.
Elliott Investment Sends BP Shares Soaring
Activist investor Elliott Investment in BP caused a 7.4% surge in BP's shares to 465.15p, prompting speculation about potential company restructuring, leadership changes, and divestment from renewable energy projects due to underperformance compared to rivals.
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60% Bias Score