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UK govt to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal
The Government is to buy the Electricity System Operator (ESO) from National Grid after striking a deal worth £630 million. It will pave...
Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week’s unveiling of the new European Commission will be watched closely for clues...
China’s carrot-and-stick with EU trading partners start to pay off
By Mei Mei Chu, Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING (Reuters) -Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms,...
Nippon Steel, US Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sent a letter to President Biden defending their planned $15 billion merger amid potential blockage.
Are Indonesia and Vietnam’s multibillion-dollar clean energy deals stuck? Experts say not yet
Indonesia and Vietnam's energy deals to shift from coal to renewables face delays, but policy progress is underway.
Struggling Northvolt stokes fear for Europe’s battery future
Northvolt's decision to cut jobs and scale back operations raises doubts about Europe's bid for a leading EV battery maker.
B.C. to scrap carbon tax if federal government drops requirement: Eby
B.C. Premier David Eby plans to scrap the provincial carbon tax for consumers and shift it to “big polluters” if Ottawa allows.
Out of thick air: Converting carbon emissions to fuel
Opinion: Canada's federal government should increase support for the development of CO2 recycling, an innovation that could lead to new jobs and new...
Analysis: Arizona’s battle over crucial copper mine poised to sway US election
Native opposition to Arizona’s Resolution Copper mine may sway the 2024 election, balancing energy needs and sacred land rights.
US House passes bill targeting China that would limit EV tax credits
The House voted 217-192 to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in EVs eligible for U.S. tax credits; Senate yet to act.
