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China plans new carbon emission controls as it aims for 2030 peak
"Carbon budgets" system devised by China's cabinet aims to help country focus on emissions intensity to meet targets for 2030.
Indigenous communities to borrow C$1 billion for TC Energy pipeline stake: report
Canada’s Indigenous communities plan a C$1 billion bond offering to fund a minority stake in TC Energy’s natural gas pipeline system.
US EPA grants fuel waiver to Midwest states impacted by Joliet refinery shutdown
The EPA issued an emergency waiver for four states to alleviate gasoline shortages caused by the shutdown of Exxon Mobil's Joliet refinery.
Canadian union Unifor calls for strict tariffs on imported Chinese EVs, components
Unifor urges Ottawa to impose high tariffs on Chinese EVs and components, citing unfair competition risks to the local EV sector.
North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a ‘wrecking ball’
Drilling companies say to expect a sharp drop in revenue following increased UK windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Green energy for all: Zimbabwe will need a new social contract to roll out projects like solar power
Zimbabwe's green energy push, while vital for SDG 7, risks deepening inequality by prioritizing privatization over ubuntu-based communal solutions.
Western Australian job losses dent nation’s green ambitions
Australia's mining industry lays off 2% of the workforce in July alone, leaving in doubt projects that would feed the energy transition.
Analysis: LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk in Vietnam
Vietnam LNG policy alienates foreign investors by going against international norms, warn experts, as country hopes to boost usage.
