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Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control
Opinion: Whatever policies the next president sets, U.S. energy trends will depend largely on market forces.
China could cut CO2 by a third by 2035 with new UN targets, think tank says
China could cut carbon emissions by a third by 2035, aligning with Paris Agreement goals, if it adopts more ambitious climate targets.
Climate change, economics muddy West’s drive to curb Chinese EVs
Experts argue the West cannot afford to support its stagnating car industry while pushing for ambitious climate goals.
AI boom could spur large-scale investments in clean energy: experts
Market experts say the coming boom in artificial intelligence has the potential to spur large-scale investments in clean energy.
Thunderstorms are a ‘boiling pot’ of gamma rays, scientists find
New studies reveal thunderstorms emit gamma rays, challenging previous beliefs and hinting at their role in lightning formation.
US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report
A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.
In India, warming climate pressures scientists to keep developing tougher seeds
Unpredictable rains and heat in Rayanpet, India, threaten rice crops, prompting farmers to adopt climate-resilient seed varieties
Wildfires in California have burned one million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
California wildfires in 2024 have burned over one million acres, fueled by extreme heat, wind, and dry conditions statewide.
European automakers most at risk from US dockworkers strike, analysts say
European automakers face the biggest impact from U.S. East Coast port strikes, risking supply chain disruptions.
Big oil’s big payouts under strain as energy prices fall
By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) -Major energy companies are set to borrow billions to maintain shareholder payouts or cut the rate of share...
