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Stellantis chair Elkann targeted in 75 million euro seizure over alleged tax fraud
The investigation, opened earlier this year, alleges Elkann did not pay tax on assets he and his siblings inherited after the death of...
ADB approves $500 million loan for Indonesia’s energy transition efforts
The ADB approved a $500M loan to support Indonesia's clean energy transition, reducing coal use and boosting renewables.
US House votes narrowly to repeal Biden administration EPA tailpipe emissions rules
The U.S. House has voted narrowly to repeal EPA's clean vehicle rules, but Biden vows a veto if it passes the Senate.
Scant green premium stalls over 450 low-carbon projects
High-emitting industries face financing struggles for 450+ low-carbon projects, needing $700 billion by 2030 to meet global decarbonization goals.
UK energy price comparison websites set for new regulations
Price comparison websites and energy brokers will be regulated in a bid to end their alleged “license to scam”.
In NYC and elsewhere, climate protesters say pace of change isn’t fast enough
Activists from the youth-led group Fridays for Future geared up Friday for protests around the world to demand action on climate change.
Climate finance from multilateral banks up to $125 billion in 2023
Climate finance broadly refers to funding for climate change activities and can include grants, loans and proceeds from bonds.
Energy firms to work with Scottish govt on social tariff
Ministers are working with E.On, EDF Energy, Scottish Gas (Centrica) and consumer organisations on a new group that aims to design the tariff
US awards $3 billion for EV battery production in 14 states
The grants announced Friday mark the second round of EV battery funding under the bipartisan infrastructure law approved in 2021.
‘She is dying’: Lawsuit asks Lake Winnipeg to be legally defined as a person
A lawsuit seeks to grant Lake Winnipeg constitutional rights, pushing for environmental assessments on lake management.
