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China’s industrial support programmes lack transparency: WTO
The WTO said on Wednesday that it was unable to get a clear picture of China's financial support for key industry, such as...
Climate talks host urges rich nations to break stalemate
The host of this year's UN climate summit has urged governments to start compromising to help poorer countries tackle global warming
Snapshot: Chinese-owned solar factories in the US
Some of the largest Chinese solar panel makers are setting up shop in the US thanks to new clean energy manufacturing subsidies
US solar panel makers seek tougher ‘Made in USA’ rules
US solar manufacturers are calling for tougher rules governing a tax credit for developers that use domestically produced components
At Republican National Convention, climate change at bottom of pile
Climate change is little more than an afterthought for attendees at the Republican National Convention, who gathered this week
Funds from Washington’s landmark law help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Washington state allocates $52 million from its 2021 Climate Commitment Act to help Native American tribes combat climate change impacts and move to...
US to issue proposed rules limiting Chinese vehicle software in August
The rules will limit software in connected vehicles from China and other countries deemed adversaries to enhance national security.
Preparing London for climate impacts is ‘non-negotiable,’ landmark review warns
The review found that government and businesses have not adequately planned for the disruption caused by severe weather.
Canada’s energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028
The federal government's planned phase-out of heating oil would be paired with more financial support for Canadians to purchase and install heat pumps...
US court orders federal regulators to assess emissions of Louisiana LNG project
The court did not vacate FERC's 2022 approval of the project as it ordered the regulator to consider the impact of emissions.
