Tuesday, 10 December 2024

Focus on Elections

Uranium stone is seen at a news conference of Macusani Yellowcake and Plateau Energy in Lima, Peru July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo/File Photo
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Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel

An ex-SpaceX engineer believes nuclear energy will play a key role in Trump's efforts to expand baseload electricity sources.

The Tesla Cybercab is displayed at a Tesla store in Berlin, Germany, November 20, 2024. REUTERS/Liesa Johannssen
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Tesla leads November’s global market value surge

Tesla's value rose 38.1% to $1.1T on reports of Trump's transition team plans to ease self-driving car rules.

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs

Canada and Mexico may cut prices and shift oil supply to Asia if Trump enacts 25% U.S. crude import tariffs.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2024.
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Aviation sector officials warn of Trump effect on green jet fuels

Green jet fuel expansion could face setbacks under Trump, as officials fear losing tax credits vital to the sector.

Drilling rigs operate at sunset in Midland, Texas, U.S.
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US oil producers unlikely to shift to ‘drill, baby, drill’ mode, says Exxon executive

Trump pledged to boost U.S. domestic oil and natural gas output — but producers remain focused on capital discipline.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz is displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Trump’s tariff pledges rattle US, European auto shares

European automakers' shares fell as Trump pledged tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

FILE PHOTO: An activist holds a balloon in the form of the globe during a protest action at the COP29 United Nations climate change conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 21, 2024.
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Contentious COP29 deal shows climate cooperation fraying at edges

Among the biggest factors clouding the negotiations at COP29 was the return of climate skeptic Donald Trump as president of the U.S.

FILE PHOTO: COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev speaks during a closing plenary meeting at the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 24, 2024.
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Business seeks details in face of mixed COP29 climate messages

If nations deliver clear climate policies next year, COP29 finance and carbon market deals could unlock billions in the business world.

People look at the flooding of the Choluteca river in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on November 17, 2024 (AFP)
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Analysis: Climate finance’s ‘new era’ shows new political realities

Next year, Germany, Canada and Australia all hold elections in which conservatives less supportive of green policies stand chances of victory.

FILE PHOTO: Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. CEO Chris Wright rings a ceremonial bell to celebrate the company's IPO on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shortly after the opening bell in New York, U.S., January 12, 2018.  REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
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Trump energy pick wrote ESG report hailing oil, gas, downplaying climate worry

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the energy department, believes fossil fuels are the key to ending world poverty.

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