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Developing world faces multi-billion climate adaptation cash gap, U.N. report says
Developing nations need $359B yearly to adapt to climate change, yet funding in 2022 hit only $28B, a UNEP report shows.
Trump win worries international partners ahead of COP29 climate summit
President Donald Trump won a decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the November 6. U.S. election.
Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035
This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...
Explainer: China-U.S. talks on critical issues under threat as new Trump era looms
Beijing is already irked by U.S. "green trade barriers" on electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels.
Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting
Rio Tinto urges the Trump administration to expedite mine permits to secure copper for the energy transition, despite local opposition.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
US sides with Argentina in dispute over $16 billion YPF judgment
U.S. supports Argentina in court, arguing against YPF stake seizure to satisfy $16.1B judgment, citing sovereign immunity concerns.
Automakers brace for new tariffs, EV changes under Trump presidency
Automakers face Trump's tariffs on Mexican imports, potential EV rollbacks, risking billions in green tech and shifting production plans.
‘Drill, baby, drill’: Trump policy poses risks, opportunities for oil industry
Trump's pro-oil agenda could drive US output up, but experts caution that lower prices may clash with industry priorities.
Chipmaker Wolfspeed projects revenue below estimates on weak auto demand, shares sink
Shares of the company, which counts General Motors and Mercedes-Benz among its customers, fell 15 per cent in extended trading.
