Focus on Politics
EU election could force sharp turn in electric car policy
EU changes could affect 2035 target to phase out sales of internal combustion engine cars, despite EV transition progress
China’s Xi in Paris to meet Macron, EV exports talks planned
President Macron urged China's President Xi Jinping to ensure more balanced trade at the start of a visit to Paris by the Chinese...
EU’s Green Deal target of disinfo ahead of June vote
The EU's Green Deal has been the target of virulent online disinformation ahead of European parliament elections in June
France probes TotalEnergies over 2021 Mozambique attack
Jihadist attack near TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project in 2021 now being investigated by French prosecutors after families and survivors say company failed to...
Brazil rejects mining companies’ settlement offer for Mariana disaster
Vale and BHP's offer of $25bn as settlement payment for Mariana dam disaster rejected by Brazil for "inadmissible conditions".
Alberta wind farm axed over new government rules on development
TransAlta wind farm project cancelled after new restrictions imposed on 'pristine viewscapes' despite plans to redesign Alberta's electricity market.
China’s Zeekr plans to raise up to $368 million in US IPO
Electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr eyes IPO on the US market with a target valuation of $5bn, in the first major floatation of a...
Three groups are suing New Jersey to block an offshore wind farm
New Jersey wind power plans under threat after environmental approval questioned by lawsuit.
U.S. congressman Henry Cuellar indicted on conspiracy, bribery charges
U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife are accused of accepting approximately $600,000 in bribes from an oil and gas company owned by...
Public backs move to green home heating but more government support is needed, research shows
Members of the public are open to using alternative green heating, and are willing to tolerate the inconvenience of having it installed. But...
