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EPA hails ‘revitalized’ enforcement efforts as Biden administration heads to exit
EPA enforcement in 2024 cut 225M pounds of pollution, targeted overburdened communities, and set record fines for violations.
Opel confident on electric strategy amid Stellantis leadership turmoil
Opel stays committed to electrification despite CEO Tavares' exit, as Stellantis faces leadership changes and market challenges.
Mersen delays targets by two years on weak materials demand for EVs
"2025 will be a year of transition for Mersen due to a temporary slowdown in the electric vehicle and SiC semiconductor markets."
Shell, Norway’s Equinor to form joint UK oil and gas firm
The joint venture "will be the UK North Sea's biggest independent producer."
Denmark’s groundbreaking agriculture climate policy sets strong example for the world
Denmark’s new policy taxes livestock emissions, restores ecosystems, cuts nitrogen pollution, and sets a global benchmark.
Analysis: China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
The bloc's latest EV tariffs to protect its auto industry from a flood of cheap Chinese imports do not apply to hybrid cars.
Oilfield service consolidation to increase under Trump, report says
Deals in the oilfield services sector in the first nine months of 2024 reached $19.7 billion.
Australia’s Woodside signs deal with Bechtel to develop Louisiana LNG project
The oil and gas producer aims to make the final investment decision by the first quarter of 2025.
Nissan boss Uchida races to save the automaker – and his job
Uchida faces questions about the decline of a company that five years ago had the world's top EV model.
Taiwan firm halts plan for $1B battery plant in B.C. that had federal support
A $1B lithium-ion battery plant in Maple Ridge, B.C., has been shelved as Taiwan Cement Corp. focuses on local production.
