Focus on Legislation
Scotland’s ban on wood-burning stoves in new homes scrapped
“A ban on wood-burning stoves would have had a devastating effect on our rural and island communities."
California to vote on stricter rules for low carbon fuels policy
The proposed changes would require a deeper reduction in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by 2030.
China passes energy law to ‘promote carbon neutrality’
China is the world's biggest emitter of greenhouse gases — but it is also a global leader in clean energy.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
Trump return will slow, not stop, US clean energy boom
Trump’s White House return shifts energy policy to oil and gas. Still, it’s unlikely to dramatically slow U.S. renewables.
China’s cheap Iranian oil supply at risk from tighter Trump sanctions
China may face an Iranian oil squeeze, 13% of its imports, if Trump enforces sanctions after his January return.
Landmark Washington climate law faces possible repeal by voters
Washington voters may repeal the Climate Commitment Act, a law cutting emissions but blamed for higher gas prices.
Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing has filed a WTO complaint against the EU, challenging anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, citing protectionism.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China urges France to mediate with the EU over EV tariffs, while France stands firm on fair competition and opposes China’s brandy tariff.
Czech Republic joining Italy to fight carmakers’ CO2 fines
Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent carmakers from facing penalties when tougher CO2 emission rules take effect in the EU.
