Focus on Politics
US targets Venezuela oil company chief, others with sanctions
US sanctions target Venezuela's PDVSA chief Obregon amid Maduro's claims of economic war and resilience.
BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
The launch comes two months after the European Union approved increased tariffs on Chinese-built EVs.
Analysis: Politics, not climate, to drive sustainable finance trends in 2025
Turbulent sustainable finance looms in 2025 as Trump's return fuels US–Europe regulatory split amid slow climate action.
Tesla recalls 239,000 US vehicles over rear-view camera issue
Tesla said on Friday it is recalling about 239,000 vehicles in the United States because rear-view cameras may fail to work.
Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged
The Sounion had been a disaster in waiting in the waterway, with 1 million barrels of crude oil aboard.
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Southwest Minnesota has the state’s densest concentration of wind turbines and is increasingly attracting solar developers, too.
Hyundai launches $18,000 EV in Japan to penetrate EV-wary market
South Korea’s Hyundai aims to boost its Japan sales tenfold with the Inster, a 2.85M-yen ultra-affordable compact EV, challenging local giants.
US lobbied Greenland rare earths developer Tanbreez not to sell to China
U.S. officials pressured Greenland rare earths developer not to sell to China, aiding its sale to a U.S.-linked firm.
Chevron donating to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, spokesperson says
Chevron will donate to Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, declining to specify the amount.
Nissan open to pooling on CO2 to avoid fines in Europe
Nissan considers pooling with carmakers to meet EU CO2 targets, exploring short-term options amid regulatory shifts.
