Focus on Economy
US EPA says it hasn’t yet decided on California 2035 vehicle waiver
The U.S. EPA says it has not made a decision yet on whether to approve California's plan to end the sale of gasoline-only...
Yellen won’t rule out sanctions on Chinese banks, curbs on ‘dark fleet’ oil tankers
Yellen signals new sanctions on Russian oil and Chinese banks to curb funding for the Ukraine war amid a softer oil market.
Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers
Cuba faces severe fuel shortages, with closed gas stations and long lines, compounding the impact of recent blackouts.
‘Breaking of gridlock’ between Quebec, N.L. is the envy of former premiers
A historic energy agreement ends a decades-long standoff, reshaping ties between Newfoundland, Labrador, and Quebec.
Hearings are done: Now the wait begins for verdict on closely-watched climate case at UN’s top court
The Hague hearings on climate change seek global legal clarity on nations' duties and accountability to combat rising emissions.
Column: Bleak times for copper smelters as conversion fees slump
The benchmark copper smelting fees collapse marks the toughest financial squeeze for global smelters in over 20 years.
UK ministers to be given powers to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms
Ed Miliband says he will be able to bypass local opposition to onshore wind farms as Energy Secretary under plans to decarbonize the...
UK govt publishes major action plan to decarbonize grid by 2030
Labour unveils a bold plan to achieve 95 per cent clean power by 2030, promising energy security, lower bills, and climate action.
Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford’s threat to cut electricity
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatens to restrict electricity exports and bar American-made alcohol if Trump imposes tariffs, which he dismisses as "fine."
US power deals down 36% in last year due to political uncertainty, PwC says
U.S. power and utilities deal value fell 36 per cent in 2024 due to political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
