Focus on Politics
Canada’s oil, gas companies told to cut emissions by one-third under planned cap
Oil and gas producers in Canada to cut greenhouse gas emissions by one-third in eight years under new draft regulations.
Seasonal natural gas and LNG prices are soaring in Europe and Asia. What does this mean for long-term energy security?
This Rystad Energy report provides insights useful for understanding the evolving dynamics of global gas prices and markets.
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.
Nations gather for crunch COP29 climate talks in shadow of US vote
With high stakes at COP29, leaders face climate funding challenges amid political tensions, critical U.S. elections, and urgent goals.
Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment
At COP16, wealthy nations pulled back on conservation funding, leaving private capital to help bridge the $200 billion gap.
Chinese solar firms, ever-nimble, go further afield where US tariffs don’t reach
Some of the biggest Chinese-owned solar factories in Vietnam are cutting production and laying off workers, spurred on by the expansion of U.S....
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.
Where will captured carbon go? Ohio company among those seeking to embed it in new products
Quasar Energy Group heads up a team awarded a U.S. grant to use carbon dioxide from biodigesters to make algae-based polyurethane.
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says
A new lithium mine planned for Nevada will destroy a plant habitat that the US has said is critical for survival, a lawsuit...
Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride
More than 100,000 electric cars are now being imported into Ethiopia each month.
