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Analysis: ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,’ China trolls US tariffs
Chinese state media shoots back after Biden’s tariffs, with an argument that the US is only hurting its own climate goals and raising...
Japan starts energy talks to balance supply risks with net zero goal
Japan's net zero strategy under review as part of government plans to balance decarbonisation with energy security.
China says ‘bullying’ tariff hike shows that some in US have lost their minds
"The US has lost its self-confidence," says Chinese minister in rebuttal of President Biden's tariffs.
Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year
Energy Minister says Qatar LNG business is booming with 25m tonnes secured last year and 'huge demand' on the horizon.
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.
Chief of state oil company dismissed in Brazil
Jean Paul Prates, an ally of President Lula, dismissed after spat with shareholders over dividend payments.
Long-term plan needed to harness UK’s green industries, researchers say
Heat pumps, electric trains and turbines make up UK green industry specialisms, says report that calls on government for long-term plan.
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers.
Analysis: Biden’s new China tariff wall faces leakage via Mexico, Vietnam
Analysis: The Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and other strategic sectors will likely accelerate a shift of Chinese production to...
US appeals court upholds biofuel blending mandates for 2020-2022
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a rule from President Joe Biden's administration that set the amount of biofuels that oil refiners...
