Focus on Economy
Understanding the legal implications of early decommissioning: Case studies of foreign-invested coal power plants in Asia
Complex legal frameworks and steep penalties hamper early coal shutdowns in emerging economies, endangering global climate goals.
Unloading coal exposure: Where are we and what can Chinese banks do?
To achieve climate goals, global coal use must decline sharply, and Chinese banks must drive the exit strategies.
Australia needs better ways of storing renewable electricity for later. That’s where ‘flow batteries’ can help
As Australia’s grid embraces renewables, flow batteries emerge as a promising solution for long-duration energy storage.
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
Russia cuts gas to Transdniestria, crippling Moldova’s energy and escalating regional tensions amid EU gas supply struggles.
Ford’s US sales rise 4.2% in 2024
The automaker posted total annual sales of 2,078,832 units, compared with the 1,995,912 units it sold a year ago.
Toyota posts 3.7% rise in 2024 US sales
Toyota Motor North America reported a 3.7 per cent rise in annual U.S. auto sales on Friday, benefiting from higher demand for its...
GM posts 4.3% rise in 2024 US sales
The Detroit automaker posted sales of about 2.7 million units in 2024, compared with the 2.59 million units it sold a year ago.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
U.S. LNG exports soar in December, lifting full-year growth by 4.5%
U.S. LNG exports hit near-record 8.5 MT in December, boosting 2024 shipments 4.5 per cent amid new plant startups, LSEG reports.
