Focus on Politics
China to issue 70 national standards for carbon and energy in 2024
New standards for carbon footprints, energy efficiency, carbon capture and more to be unveiled in China.
China’s drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace — and passengers
Self-driving technology remains experimental but China has moved aggressively to green-light trials.
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change
Global efforts to triple wind power by 2030, a key commitment from COP28, are falling short, with current projections indicating only a doubling...
Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China
The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.
Hottest oceans in 400 years endanger Great Barrier Reef, scientists say
Australia's Great Barrier Reef faces unprecedented threat as water temperatures reach their highest in 400 years, driven by climate change.
US EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers’ used cooking oil supply
Investigations underway into biofuel cooking oil supply chains over concerns of fraudulent feedstocks.
Trans Mountain Pipeline interim tolls hearing scheduled for May next year
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's final toll hearing will begin May 14, with shippers disputing the rate hikes.
‘Achievable by 2030’: A roadmap to affordable clean energy for the UK
A report by E3G outlines a path for the UK to achieve low-cost, clean energy by 2030, reducing reliance on volatile gas prices...
German drugstore chain shuns Teslas over Musk’s support for Trump
Rossmann will stop buying Tesla cars for its fleet due to CEO Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump, citing an "incompatibility" with Tesla's...
US allocates $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Boost to US grid resilience will see eight projects across 18 states receive funding to advance energy transition.
