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White House takes steps to protect workers from extreme heat

The administration of President Joe Biden took steps on Tuesday to protect workers and communities from the deadly effects of extreme heat including proposing

White House takes steps to protect workers from extreme heat
World

US needs to build Marshall Islands' trust over Cold War nuclear dump -US agency

The U.S. energy secretary should build trust with the Republic of the Marshall Islands by developing a plan to communicate clearly over lingering threats from

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US reforms environmental law to speed up clean energy, infrastructure approval

The White House on Tuesday reformed the U.S. environmental review process for major projects which officials said would speed up approval of

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US to start buying up to $2.7 billion in domestic nuclear reactor fuel

The U.S. is bidding to eventually buy up to $2.7 billion of domestically-supplied enriched uranium, in an effort to boost the supply chain for the nuclear

US to start buying up to $2.7 billion in domestic nuclear reactor fuel
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US Senate committee probes oil producers on price collusion with OPEC

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US Senate committee probes oil producers on price collusion with OPEC
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Uranium fuel planned for high-tech US reactors a weapons risk, scientists say

A special uranium fuel planned for next-generation U.S. nuclear reactors poses security risks because it could be used without further enrichment as fissile

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US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says

The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give

US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says
Business

US says Gates-backed reactor company's planned application needs work

U.S. regulators this week told a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates that its planned construction permit application for a high-tech reactor needs

US says Gates-backed reactor company's planned application needs work
Business

US funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

A measure in the U.S. funding legislation unveiled by congressional leaders on Sunday would block China from buying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

US funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Business

US seeks to buy up to 3 million bbls of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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US seeks to buy up to 3 million bbls of oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Business

U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions

The U.S., EU and UK are pressuring Liberia, the Marshall Islands and Panama to increase oversight of ships carrying their flags to ensure they do not transport

U.S., allies pressure Liberia, Marshall Islands, Panama over Russia oil sanctions
Political

US lawmakers introduce bill to support nuclear fusion development

U.S. senators from both parties introduced legislation on Thursday to accelerate development of power plants run by nuclear fusion reactions, an emerging

US lawmakers introduce bill to support nuclear fusion development
World

Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms

Leaders in the emerging Western nuclear fusion industry are convening in Washington, D.C. this week seeking ways to attract more money for research to avoid

Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms
World

US senators ready bill to fund office helping Iran oil seizures

U.S. senators from both parties are readying legislation to help the federal government enforce oil sanctions on Iran, the office of Senator Joni Ernst, a

US senators ready bill to fund office helping Iran oil seizures
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US Senate confirms two for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed David Rosner, a Democrat, and Lindsay See, a Republican, as members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

US Senate confirms two for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Economy|News|Political

US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip

President Joe Biden's administration said on Friday it has increased purchasing of crude oil to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following its

US speeds up purchasing for Strategic Petroleum Reserve as oil prices dip
Environment|News|Science|Technology

US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says

The United States could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, or add reactors to

US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says
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Biden adviser sees path to Israel-Lebanon land border agreement

A land border agreement between Israel and Lebanon implemented in phases could dampen the simmering and deadly conflict between the two countries, a senior

Biden adviser sees path to Israel-Lebanon land border agreement
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US to close Northeast gasoline reserve with 1 million-barrel sale

President Joe Biden's administration will sell nearly 1 million barrels of gasoline in the U.S.-managed stockpile in northeastern states as required by law,

US to close Northeast gasoline reserve with 1 million-barrel sale
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Biden signs into law ban on Russian nuclear reactor fuel imports

President Joe Biden signed into law a ban on Russian enriched uranium on Monday, the White House said, in the latest effort by Washington to disrupt President

Biden signs into law ban on Russian nuclear reactor fuel imports
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Ban on Russian uranium helps US build nuclear fuel capacity, official says

The U.S. has been preparing since 2022 for the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin would stop selling it nuclear power fuel, and a pending ban

Ban on Russian uranium helps US build nuclear fuel capacity, official says
Business|News|Technology

US closes $362 million loan to CelLink for vehicle wiring plant

The United States has closed a $362 million loan to CelLink Corp to help finance the construction of a plant in Texas to make components for electric vehicle

US closes $362 million loan to CelLink for vehicle wiring plant
Economy|News|Political|World

Factbox-Iran oil sanctions in US aid package for Ukraine

U.S. lawmakers have tucked sanctions on Iran's oil exports in the House of Representatives' aid package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific after

Factbox-Iran oil sanctions in US aid package for Ukraine
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US EPA directs $1 billion to 25 Superfund hazardous waste cleanups

The U.S. environment regulator said on Tuesday it is launching new cleanup projects at 25 hazardous waste sites from New Jersey to Oregon with $1 billion in

US EPA directs $1 billion to 25 Superfund hazardous waste cleanups
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US House to vote on bill to reverse Biden's LNG pause

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US House to vote on bill to reverse Biden's LNG pause

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