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G7 reaches deal to exit from coal by 2035
Meeting in Turin, energy ministers from G7 countries reached a deal to shut down their coal-fired power plants in the first half of...
US Supreme Court won’t hear Elon Musk dispute over SEC settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear Elon Musk's bid to throw out part of a securities fraud settlement with the...
G7 to commit to reducing plastic production: French ministry
The G7 follows negotiations in Canada on a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution. Plastics producers are pushing for more recycling while environmentalists...
G7 holds ‘strategic’ talks in climate hotspot Italy
G7 Turin summit should show concrete progress on COP28 agreements, says Italian minister.
Norway wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says
'Misalignment' reported between Norway wealth fund's push for net zero and actual voting record at oil major AGMs.
Mercedes-Benz says US DOJ ended investigation into diesel emissions scandal
Mercedes-Benz says the U.S. Department of Justice has closed its probe into the company's diesel emissions scandal and the car manufacturer is no...
Canada’s First Nation declares emergency due to excessive chemicals emission
Canada’s Aamjiwnaang First Nation declared a state of emergency due to a chemical release from INEOS Styrolution’s plastic manufacturing plant in Sarnia, Ontario,...
U.S. names AI advisory board on security of energy, critical infrastructure
The board would help ensure the safe deployment of AI technology and how to address threats posed by this technology to vital services...
Most drivers will pay $15 to enter busiest part of Manhattan starting June 30
Supporters of New York's new toll say that in addition to raising money for buses and subways, congestion pricing will reduce pollution by...
Two senators want US to order Tesla to restrict Autopilot use
Two U.S. senators on Friday urged regulators to bar Tesla from allowing the use of driver assistance system Autopilot on roads where it...
