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Biden boosts loan for ioneer’s Nevada lithium mine to nearly $1 billion
The U.S. DOE finalized a $996M loan for ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge lithium project, boosting domestic EV battery material supply.
BMO becomes first Canadian bank to withdraw from Net-Zero Banking Alliance
BMO becomes the first Canadian bank to exit the NZBA, following similar moves by major U.S. lenders under political pressure.
US clean energy tax subsidies to cost $825 billion over 10 years, CBO says
U.S. clean energy subsidies under Biden's Inflation Reduction Act to raise deficits by $825B over the next decade, CBO says.
Carmakers at India auto show unveil charging network plans, new EVs
India’s auto giants Maruti, Tata, and Hyundai unveiled plans at the New Delhi Auto Show to expand EV charging networks nationwide.
Federal Reserve withdraws from global regulatory climate change group
The Federal Reserve exits global climate risk group NGFS, citing its scope as beyond the Fed's statutory mandate.
Alberta Energy Regulator lays nine charges against Imperial Oil for 2023 spill
Alberta charges Imperial Oil over 5.3M-litre toxic wastewater spill at Kearl site, citing environmental and reporting failures.
Tennessee Attorney General settles ESG dispute with BlackRock
Tennessee and BlackRock settle ESG dispute; BlackRock agrees to increased proxy voting disclosures and third-party audits.
Portugal keen to create offshore wind cluster, could reach 10 gigawatts
Portugal advances offshore wind plans with a 10 GW goal, approving four ocean zones for upcoming renewable energy auctions.
Colonial Pipeline restarts main gasoline artery after fixing leak in Georgia
Colonial Pipeline restarts Line 1 after Georgia leak, restoring gasoline supply to East Coast markets with minimal disruptions.
Biden protects 84% of IRA clean energy grants from being clawed back
Biden secures 84 per cent of $96.7B in clean energy grants under the IRA, shielding funds from Trump's planned clawbacks.
