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Chilean lithium to be eligible for U.S. tax break
Chilean-mined lithium for EV batteries will qualify for the benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act due to Santiago's free trade agreement with Washington.
Canada, U.S. govt reach in-principle agreement to update Columbia River Treaty
The deal will enable officials to update the treaty to ensure continued flood-risk management and co-operation on hydropower on the river.
Chevron and Hess say US FTC merger review expected for third quarter
The signal from the U.S. regulator is another hurdle for Chevron's proposed acquisition of Hess.
US announces record oil and gas pollution penalty against Marathon Oil
U.S. officials announced a $241 million settlement with Marathon Oil for air pollution violations at North Dakota Indian reservation facilities, marking a crackdown...
US to fund lower-emission fertilizer with eye to greener ethanol
Department of Energy will spend $36m on lowering emissions from using synthetic nitrogen fertilizer on corn used to make ethanol.
‘Chevron’ reversal may limit EV investments, says Jefferies
Following the Supreme Court's decision on Chevron deference, EVs and chemicals could see less development, says investment analyst.
Wind power meets grassroots resistance in Brazil’s Northeast
In the poorest parts of Brazil, wind farms can bring both opportunity and misery to communities descended from fugitive slaves.
Renewables growth rate insufficient to reach 2030 target, says IRENA
Goal set last year at a UN conference to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 unlikely to be met, says new report.
Oil demand growth slowing, China consumption dips: IEA
The second quarter saw the slowest rate of growth in more than a year.
