Focus on Politics
Proposal to ban open-pit mining advances in Mexican Congress
Mexico's lower house committee approved constitutional reforms to ban open-pit mining and fracking, and limit GMO corn use.
Chevron to pay $550 million settlement to Richmond, California
City council drops ballot on refinery tax after Chevron's Richmond settlement proposal to pay $550m over a decade.
Democrats trust Harris slightly more than Biden on climate change: AP-NORC poll
Associated Press poll shows voters see and approve of a distinct Harris climate policy rather than interchangeable with Biden.
Texas adds UK lender NatWest to energy ‘boycott’ list over financing restrictions
A spokesman for Comptroller Glenn Hegar said NatWest was added to the list because of restrictions it has added on energy financing.
Analysis: China’s CO2 falls 1% in Q2 2024 in first quarterly drop since Covid-19
The new analysis for Carbon Brief, based on official figures and commercial data, shows China remains on track for a decline in annual...
Equinor, Dominion win US Central Atlantic offshore wind auction
Equinor and Dominion won U.S. offshore wind leases off Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia in a lackluster auction, reflecting challenges in Biden's climate agenda.
Swedish EV maker Polestar starts U.S. production, avoiding heavy tariffs
Polestar begins production in South Carolina facility on electric SUVs in move to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made cars.
Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant
British environmental consultant's action against Net Zero Teesside Project over its projected emissions rejected by court.
