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Chevron CEO’s pay rose 12% to $26.5 million in 2023, workers lag
U.S. oil major Chevron’s CEO Michael Wirth was paid $26.5 million in 2023, a 12.2% boost from the prior year and above the...
United States, Japan announce partnership to accelerate nuclear fusion
At White House summit, Biden and Kishida announced partnership aimed at developing nuclear fusion for carbon-free electricity.
Germany’s Mukran LNG terminal receives operating permit
Regasification facility given green light in bid to reduce European reliance on Russian gas after invasion of Ukraine.
Brazil’s Yanomami leader asks the Pope to support President Lula in reversing damage to the Amazon
Brazil’s Yanomami people asked the Pope Francis to back efforts to protect the Amazon rainforest, a crucial buffer against climate change.
IMF warns industrial policy no magic cure for slow growth
Countries urged to adopt mix of policies to drive innovation, after analysis of US measures on semiconductor R&D, EU plans for climate neutrality...
UN climate chief says humans have two years left ‘to save the world’
Time is running out to make changes and find the crucial funding to do so, says Simon Stiell in a plea to global...
Russia considers easing gasoline eco requirements, sources say
After Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries, Russia is reportedly hoping to ease standards and use lower quality gasoline to stave off fuel shortages.
US electric utilities brace for surge in power demand from data centers
Demand for processing power behind technologies such as AI sees US electricity companies predicting a boom period as they revise up their forecasts.
