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Max Wilkinson’s said his Bill would have brought down energy bill costs (PA/Andrew Matthews)
LegislationNewsSolar

UK govt rejects ‘Sunshine Bill’ plan for solar panels on new homes

The UK government declined backing for the "Sunshine Bill," aiming to mandate solar panels on new homes, citing housing supply concerns.

FILE PHOTO: The Fisker logo is shown on the back of a Fisker Ocean electric SUV vehicle at one of the company’s sales, service ands delivery centers in Vista, California, U.S., May 22, 2024.   REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Electric Vehicles (EVs)NewsRegulations

US auto safety regulator closes probe into nearly 7,000 Fisker electric SUVs

NHTSA ends probe into 6,971 Fisker Ocean SUVs’ braking issue, citing lack of info as Fisker struggles post-bankruptcy.

EmissionsEmissions MarketsNews

Indonesia plans to offer carbon credit certificates to foreign buyers next week

Indonesia to launch carbon credits for global buyers on Jan. 20, aiming to boost funds for 2050 net-zero targets.

FILE PHOTO: A virtual operations center of Chile's state-owned Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, is seen during its inauguration in Santiago, Chile, December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Fabian Cambero/File Photo
BusinessCritical MineralsNews

Codelco, Saudi in talks on copper investment, 2025 output seen up

Codelco eyes joint investments with Saudi Arabia in copper, aligning with Riyadh's push into EV and battery manufacturing.

A record rise in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere in 2024 was driven in part by a weakening of Earth's nature carbon stores like forests (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA)
ClimateEmissionsNews

2024 saw fastest-ever annual rise in CO2 levels: UK weather service

Atmospheric CO2 surged at record rates in 2024, driven by fossil fuels, wildfires, and weakening carbon sinks, says Met Office.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the plant of German carmaker Volkswagen in Osnabrueck, Germany October 7, 2024. REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen/File Photo
BusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)News

Volkswagen looking to deepen partnership with Rivian, Spiegel reports

"For example, we are thinking about sharing modules and bundling purchasing volumes," VW CEO Oliver Blume said.

FILE PHOTO: Oil pump jack is seen in front of displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken, October 8, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
BiodiversityNatural GasNewsOilPolitics

Biden administration moves to protect more of Alaska refuge from drilling

Biden moves to protect more of Alaska's ANWR from drilling, complicating Trump's pro-oil development plans.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Westinghouse Electric Corp. is pictured at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the trade fair event for the global nuclear community in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 26, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo
ElectricityNewsNuclear Power

South Korean nuclear power plant operator agrees with US Westinghouse to end dispute, utility says

South Korea's KEPCO and Westinghouse resolve IP dispute, agree to enhance collaboration in global nuclear markets.

The report, providing a view of the homeowners insurance market, comes as a climate-related crisis unfolds in Los Angeles (AFP)
ClimateNewsWeather

Insurance access for US homeowners with higher climate risks declines

Homeowners in areas with the highest climate-related risks saw declining access to insurance, a Treasury Department report said.

Former Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the the Interior Department as Secretary of the Interior, testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
ElectricityNewsPolitics

Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power

Trump’s Interior pick Burgum backs fossil fuel development, baseload power to boost U.S. energy dominance.

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