Focus on Politics
EU hydrogen plans must be supported by subsidies, regulations: energy execs
European governments will need to offer energy companies subsidies and regulatory support to produce renewable hydrogen to make the transition to clean fuels...
Tesla shareholder seeks to block Musk from litigating pay outside Delaware
A Tesla investor who successfully sued to void CEO Elon Musk's $56B pay package has asked a Delaware judge to prevent the EV...
Russia does not rule out LNG exports stagnating in next 4 years
Russia's LNG exports could stagnate in the next four years, two Economy Ministry scenarios suggest. Is this a sign that Western sanctions might...
UN launches Climate Resilience Fund to shield displaced people from climate shocks
The UN refugee agency said it aimed to raise $100 million for the new fund by the end of next year to support...
EU lawmakers agree to exit energy treaty over climate fears
Continued membership of 1994 energy treaty rejected by Parliament as being "no longer compatible" with EU's plans for climate action.
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging
European Parliament approves law that bans mini shampoo bottles, shopping bags and condiment wrappers in drive to cut down on plastic waste.
EU Parliament adopts new rules to improve air quality by 2030
BRUSSELS – The European Parliament adopted stricter legally-binding air pollution limits on Wednesday that must be complied with by 2030. Why it’s important...
How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war
$35,000 Volvo EV hits a sweet spot in the American market, combining Chinese manufacturing cost advantages with Volvo's presence in United States.
Polestar may use US plant to sell cars to Europe as EU-China tension rises
South Carolina factory could produce Polestar's Europe-bound EVs, says CEO, in a bid to avoid political controversy over Chinese production.
Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese graphite electrodes
Graphite electrodes investigation prompted by domestic manufacturers, says Japanese government.
