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Sweden closes probe into explosions on Nord Stream pipelines

Swedish officials say the results of their investigation so far mean they do not have jurisdiction in the case.

Ukraine

Euroviews. This is how Big Oil continues to profit from Russia's war in Ukraine

Governments in Europe have a choice to make: do they continue to turn a blind eye to this blood money, or do they face it head-on and make sure the right thing is done, Lucy Hall writes.

Climate

French activists trick locals with fake oil pipeline

The stunt was intended to raise awareness of a huge project in Uganda and Tanzania that will affect 19,000 households.

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Flash flood gushes down Pipeline Fire burn scar in Arizona

Water swept through the Pipeline Fire burn scar near Flagstaff, Arizona, as flash flooding remained a threat on Saturday, July 16.

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Europe Decoded

Why the Druzhba pipeline was spared from the EU ban on Russian oil

Hungary's PM Viktor Orbán scored a big win by forcing an exemption into the original proposal.

Earth News

What happens if Russia shuts off gas supplies to Europe?

Germany, the biggest consumer of Russian gas, can also import from Norway, the Netherlands, Britain and Denmark via pipelines.

Climate

UK faces ‘embarrassing’ COP if new fossil fuel projects not ditched

Oil fields, coal mines and gas deposits are among projects that firms are trying to push through by 2025, a new report shows.

World News

Euroviews. EU should invest in Ukrainian energy to limit pipeline's impact | View

While it is unclear whether the Nord Stream 2 pipeline will ever start operating, its very appearance signals Moscow’s malign intentions vis-à-vis Ukraine. The West should step up efforts to help Kyiv guard its fundamental security interests and take advantage of Ukraine's green energy potential.

Germany

Nord Stream 2 pipeline must follow EU rules, says German court

The operator of the Nord Stream 2 Baltic Sea pipeline has failed in its bid to be exempted from certain EU rules.

Tech News

US recovers most of Colonial Pipeline Bitcoin ransom

The operation to seize cryptocurrency paid to a Russia-based hacker group is the first of its kind to be undertaken by a specialised ransomware task force.

USA

Russia denies role in cyberattack on US's biggest gasoline pipeline

The Colonial Pipeline will not be able to resume full operations for several days due to the ransomware attack.

Tech News

How a cyber attack on a US oil pipeline could spark a fuel shortage

Fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline was knocked offline by a cybercriminal gang and forced to shut a critical fuel network. The result could be major fuel shortages.

Earth News

What could a Biden-Harris administration mean for the planet?

After running the most environmental presidential campaign in history, we consider Biden's eco credentials.

Earth News

Meet Indigenous activist and hip-hop artist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez

“The most important part of my indigeneity that informs my climate work is that this is not an isolated issue."

Earth News

Standing Rock: Controversial Dakota oil pipeline forced to empty

A victory for both the Native American Tribe in North Dakota, US, and environmental activists far and wide.

World News

Deal agreed to build gas pipeline under sea between Denmark and Poland

Poland imports most of its natural gas from Russia and the new pipeline has been hailed in Warsaw as a way of reducing dependence on Moscow.

Mexico

Mexico: 73 killed in pipeline explosion

The explosion was caused by illegal taps in the pipeline, authorities said.

Economy

Gerhard Schroeder slams EU and US on pipeline project

Schroeder who is chairman of the Nord Stream II pipeline project says the EU and the US are putting obstacles to the project

USA

Nebraska commission approves Keystone XL oil pipeline

USA

Keystone pipeline spills 5,000 barrels of oil in South Dakota

Part of Keystone oil pipeline system has been shut after a 5,000-barrel leak in South Dakota

Pipeline and related facilities transporting oil.