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FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin gestures as he speaks at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum during a rally held by Republican presidential nominees and former U.S. President Donald Trump, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
EmissionsNewsRegulations

Trump’s pick to lead EPA says agency authorized, not required to regulate CO2

Zeldin, Trump’s EPA pick, calls climate change real but says agency is authorized, not required, to regulate CO2.

The Lilium Jet may make its first manned flight later this year (AFP)
News

Slovak entrepreneur funding rescue of German flying taxi startup Lilium

A Slovak entrepreneur is providing most of the funds to rescue flying taxi startup Lilium that came close to collapse last month.

FILE PHOTO: Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson speaks during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, December 17, 2024.  REUTERS/Patrick Doyle/File Photo
Critical MineralsMineralsNewsPoliticsTrade

Canada minister says retaliatory tariffs could include critical minerals

Canada could impose countermeasures on up to C$150 billion ($105 billion), one source said.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Brucutu mine owned by Brazilian mining company Vale SA is seen in Sao Goncalo do Rio Abaixo, Brazil February 4, 2019. REUTERS/Washington Alves/File Photo
Critical MineralsMineralsMiningNews

Brazil’s Cosan unloads stake in miner Vale

The move was "based solely on the goal of optimizing its capital structure," the Brazilian conglomerate said.

FILE - A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates, Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, R.I., during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
EconomyElectricityLegislationNewsOffshore WindPoliticsWind

Trumps tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind

The Trump ally believes offshore approvals did not fully account for the fishing industry, tourism, whales or Americans’ utility bills.

FILE PHOTO: A CalFire personnel takes photos of a structure burned during the Eaton fire in Pasadena, California, U.S., January 15, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
BusinessClimateElectricityInfrastructureNewsUtilitiesWeather

State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison’s fire risk modeling

Fire officials have not found SCE to be responsible for the fires, but the company's infrastructure is being investigated.

FILE PHOTO: Plastic letters arranged to read "Sanctions" are placed in front of Russian flag colors in this illustration taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
FuelNewsOilPoliticsTrade

Tanker under US sanctions discharges oil at Chinese port, LSEG data shows

The tanker is the first since last week's sanctions announcement to discharge in Shandong province.

FILE PHOTO: Hubert Fuchs, Finance Minister of the European Union Presidency, walks at the G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 22, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci/File Photo
ClimateClimate FinanceEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)EmissionsLegislationNewsPolitics

Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures

The eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote.

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of Frankfurt's airport April 21, 2010. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele/File Photo
EmissionsNewsRegulations

EU not ready to enforce pollution rules, airlines say

Airlines urge EU to delay pollution rules, citing lack of NEATS system for emissions tracking, risking compliance issues.

FILE PHOTO: A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
BusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsTransport

Polestar expects delayed profitability as EV demand weakens, competition intensifies

The company has struggled to scale amid weakening EV demand and intensifying competition from legacy manufacturers.

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