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Around a third of carbon credits fail new benchmark test
Carbon credit standards not met by a third of existing schemes, says independent integrity council, as demand for offsets falls due to doubts.
French imports of Russia’s LNG surge, and Ukraine supporters seek a stop
In France, Russian LNG shipments more than doubled the first half of this year, according to new analyses of trade data, despite calls...
India has pushed hard for solar – but in a surge, coal always gets the call
Despite the country's increase in renewable energy production, Indian coal power is still harnessed whenever there's a surge in demand.
Gas shocks play greater role in euro zone inflation, ECB paper says
Natural gas price shocks stemming from Russian invasion of Ukraine contributed to inflation across Europe, bank research shows.
Harris once wanted to ban fracking, Trump reminds voters
In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris' fracking record is attacked as Donald Trump cites her abandoned position calling for a ban.
No decision yet on $21bn gas project, Australian state regulator says
Woodside Energy's Browse gas project in doubt after newspaper leaked regulatory comments, with official recommendations due next year.
APEC businesses propose climate bonds and carbon credit network
APEC carbon markets could be used to reduce risk of foreign exchange fluctuation as countries transition to low-carbon technologies, says advisory council.
Oil hovers at 8-month lows as U.S. fears offset Mideast tensions
With weak July payroll figures sparking fear of US recession, oil futures drop in trading.
US expected to propose barring Chinese software in self-driving cars
National security fears could see Chinese self-driving cars and other autonomous vehicles being blocked from testing in the United States.
