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Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Southwest Minnesota has the state’s densest concentration of wind turbines and is increasingly attracting solar developers, too.
EU’s 2024 new wind capacity less than half amount needed for climate goal, industry group says
Wind power provided 20% of the electricity consumed in Europe last year.
Tajikistan bets on giant dam to solve electricity crisis
Amid chronic shortages, Tajikistan has revived a Soviet-era mega-project to build the world's highest dam.
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US states are creating a pipeline of trained EV workers — here are the emerging trends
The U.S. EV industry, facing workforce gaps amid growing investments, seeks skilled, diverse talent and state-led training solutions.
US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China
U.S. officials pressured Greenland rare earths developer not to sell to China, aiding its sale to a U.S.-linked firm.
Chevron donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, spokesperson says
Chevron will donate to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, declining to specify the amount.
Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe
Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.
BlackRock quits climate group as Wall Street lowers environmental profile
BlackRock exits Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing legal scrutiny and confusion over its climate policies.
US to finalize Chinese vehicle crackdown rules next week, Raimondo says
The proposal issued in September would make software prohibitions effective in the 2027 model year. The hardware ban would take effect in 2029.
