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US proposes ending new federal leases in its biggest coal region
The Bureau of Land Management proposal would affect millions of acres of U.S. federal lands and underground mineral reserves in the Powder River...
Texas bridge remains closed after barge crash
Oil leaking from the barge that crashed into a Texas bridge led to the closure of about 6.5 miles of the waterway. The...
Brazil’s government hikes 2024 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation
Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday hiked its projection for economic growth this year but also raised inflation estimates for 2024 and 2025, underlining...
Siemens Energy boss says there can be no energy transition without China
Europe's energy sector relies too much on China to entertain the idea of de-risking, says the CEO of Siemens Energy.
Japan’s Honda raises electrification investment to $65bn through FY2030
Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65bn over 10 years
White House’s Brainard says China’s exports can undermine investments in US
"China is now simply too big to play by its own rules," says White House national economic adviser Lael Brainard.
Wildfire near Canadian oil city expected to be subdued on Thursday: local authority
A large wildfire near the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray stalled overnight and was not expected to advance on Thursday during...
How should U.S. electricity markets evolve to get ready for an emissions-free world?
Resources for the Future: As reforms to the U.S. electricity market are considered, what priorities should regulators keep in mind?
Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows
The number of buyers in the U.S. considering buying EVs in 2024 has fallen from a year ago due to a shortage of...
