Focus on Infrastructure
Six towns and cities chosen to pilot England’s first clean heating networks
England's first clean heat network zones will launch in Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Stockport, Sheffield, and two London areas.
Avangrid sells offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160 million
Avangrid sells Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease to Dominion Energy for $160M, retains Kitty Hawk South for future development.
The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint
EPA sets strict new limits on lead dust in older homes and child-care facilities to protect children from toxic exposure.
Thaw in China ties unlikely to deter India’s plans for steel tariffs, source says
China's surging steel exports spark complaints from a growing number of countries, with some citing harm to domestic manufacturers.
European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power
North Sea nations meet in Denmark to boost offshore wind power, aiming for 20,000 turbines by 2050 amid China’s dominance.
UK bank Nationwide Building Society will offer bigger interest-free loans for green retrofitting
The bank is offering interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to help its mortgage customers make their homes more energy efficient.
Global regulators quiz banks amid climate-risk tussle, sources say
Global banking regulators are probing banks' climate risk management practices, seeking consensus amid varied approaches.
Tesla to sell home battery system in Japan through Yamada chain, Nikkei reports
Tesla, the EV giant, aims to speed up distribution of its home battery system in Japan by partnering with Yamada Holdings.
Villagers are wary of plans to dam a river to ensure Panama Canal’s water supply
Panama Canal dam plans spark debate as residents face relocation and environmental changes while hoping for benefits.
Eletrobras, Ocean Winds agree to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil
Brazilian power firm Eletrobras signs MoU with Ocean Winds to study the development of offshore wind farms in Brazil.
