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Hanoi declared world’s most polluted city, authorities seek action
Hanoi has a target for at least 50% of buses and 100% of taxis to be EVs by 2030.
Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy
North Sea production has declined from a peak of 4.4 million barrels of oil per day to around 1.3 million today.
Tesla’s China sales hit record high in 2024, bucking global decline
In 2024, Tesla delivered 36.7% of its cars to customers in China.
UK’s Labour Party accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills
During the general election campaign, the party said it would reduce annual household power bills by £300 by 2030.
U.S. LNG exports soar in December, lifting full-year growth by 4.5%
U.S. LNG exports hit near-record 8.5 MT in December, boosting 2024 shipments 4.5 per cent amid new plant startups, LSEG reports.
Canada primed for more severe wildfire days, driven by dry forest fuel: study
Canadian forests face rising wildfire risks as climate change increases conditions for severe fires, warns new study.
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine’s gas transit ‘sabotage’, says Fico
Slovakia mulls cutting electricity to Ukraine and reducing aid after gas transit halts, citing 500 million euros in potential losses.
Musk donated $108 million in Tesla shares to unnamed charities, filing shows
Elon Musk donated 268,000 Tesla shares worth $108.2M to unnamed charities as part of year-end tax planning, filings reveal.
Pembina completes acquisition of stake in Whitecap assets
Pembina Gas Infrastructure completes a $420M acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Whitecap’s Kaybob gas processing facility.
US oil executives expect faster permitting under Trump, says Dallas Fed
A third of executives polled said they think the permitting process will become significantly faster over the next four years.
