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Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
Ecuador has begun dismantling oil infrastructure in Yasuni National Park ahead of a court deadline, but progress is slow, sparking criticism from Indigenous...
US bankruptcy court approves stalking horse bid for SunPower assets
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge approved on Thursday a $45 million bid for the assets of failed residential solar company SunPower by rival...
Liberia shuts down China Union iron ore Bong Mines for environmental violations: regulator
Liberia's EPA shut down China Union's Bong Mines for environmental violations, including unlicensed operations and pollution.
US trade chief Tai lauds Canada’s steep new tariffs on Chinese EV, metals
The U.S. Trade Representative strongly supports Canada's decision to impose tariffs on Chinese-made EVs and steel, aligning with U.S. plans.
Canada’s budget watchdog: EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough
A new analysis suggests it's already cheaper to operate electric vehicles than their similar gas-powered cousins, but the savings must get substantially higher...
Trump would axe Biden clean power rules, speed power plant approvals, campaign says
Trump plans to rescind Biden's clean energy rules and speed approvals for power plants if he wins the 2024 election.
Texas is sued over anti-ESG law
A nonprofit sued Texas to block a law that penalizes businesses supporting reduced fossil fuel use, claiming it violates free speech.
Nippon Steel, peers urge Tokyo to curb steel imports from China, executive says
Nippon Steel urges Japan to curb Chinese steel imports, as it seeks to close its U.S. Steel acquisition amid rising competition.
EV tariffs could hurt European companies and industry, Polestar CFO says
Polestar CFO warns EU and U.S. tariffs on China-made EVs could harm European industry, as Polestar shifts production.
Drax to pay £25m penalty for data breach after wood pellet probe
British power station operated fined for failure to accurately report data on the source of 'renewable' wood pellets burned for energy.
