Focus on Politics
Wary of Trump, US minerals projects rush to close government loans
Battery and EV mineral firms hope to pay back collective $25bn in loans to US government amid fears Trump would shut down program.
Efforts to modernize the Columbia River Treaty provide an opportunity to right the wrongs of the past
The original objectives of the Columbia River Treaty were narrowly focused on flood risk management and hydropower generation, issues that remain prevalent in...
Russian attacks on power sector pose risk to nuclear facilities, Ukraine says
Ukraine forced to disconnect nuclear power units after Russia steps up strikes on energy facilities.
Biden administration finalizes solar lands plan, touts permitting progress
Plan identifies 31m acres with high solar potential and low conflicts with wildlife and plant habitats.
UK drops legal defence for Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields
UK Government will not challenge judicial reviews brought against fossil fuel developments in order to “save the taxpayer money”.
Ukraine says it attacked oil facilities, military depot in Russia
Fire breaks out in Rostov region as Russian oil facility attacks form part of Kyiv's strategy to target energy infrastructure.
China to continue with low-carbon reforms, energy regulator says
The world's second-biggest economy has emerged as a global leader in the energy transition, though it still relies significantly on coal.
Carbon registry Verra rejects China rice projects
Integrity of rice irrigation schemes under scrutiny after carbon market monitor rejects 37 Chinese projects.
J.D. Power cuts U.S. EV sales forecast to 9% as growth slows
Revised forecast for US EV sales comes after Ford scrapped plans for new electric models, but electric could reach a 36% market share.
