Focus on Politics
Trump’s Energy Dept pick wants to develop renewables… and fossil fuels
Wright advocated for renewable energy and referred to the warming planet as a fact, while still pushing for increased use of fossil fuels.
Trump to end need for some LNG export permit renewals, sources say
Trump plans to end LNG export permit renewals, aiming to boost projects stalled by Biden's restrictions, sources reveal.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
California utility faces billions in claims for fire damage even if it did nothing wrong
California wildfire victims leverage "inverse condemnation" to hold Edison liable for fire damages, even without negligence.
US proposes new regulations for carbon dioxide pipeline safety
The new regulations will for the first time establish new norms for transporting carbon dioxide in a gaseous state via pipeline.
Canada’s public pension holdings in natural gas companies a risk: report
Report raises alarms over public pension investments in natural gas, warning they risk becoming stranded assets amid the energy transition.
Trump nominee says Boeing needs ‘tough love,’ EVs should pay for road use
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Transportation Department said Wednesday electric vehicles should pay to use roads.
Michigan governor warns Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada could harm US auto sector
Gov. Whitmer warns Trump's proposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada would hurt U.S. autos, raise prices, and aid China.
Copper giant Peru sees economy expand for eighth straight month
Peru's GDP grew 3.93% in November 2023, marking eight months of expansion, driven by strong agriculture and fishing sectors.
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on nearly 100 Russian entities amid ongoing efforts to tighten pressure on Moscow over Ukraine.
