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China’s BYD opens EV plant in Thailand despite slowdown, tariff row
China's EV giant BYD opened a factory in Thailand on Thursday, hours before the European Union imposed swingeing tariffs on Chinese EV firms
Alaska sues to challenge new NPR-A oil and gas leasing rules
(Reuters) – The state of Alaska on Wednesday said it has filed a lawsuit challenging new federal regulations imposed for oil and gas...
Industry groups target California’s electric car targets in Supreme Court showdown
Energy companies, corn growers and industry associations have long opposed strong environmental rules in California.
TSX climbs to four-week high as metal mining shares jump
The materials group, which includes metal miners and fertilizer companies, rose 3.4%, as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted gold and copper prices.
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
If approved by voters, the money would pay for building new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Ottawa announces $11 million in funding for clean energy projects, mostly in Alberta
Of the funding, $8.5 million will be divided between seven Alberta companies doing work in the area of clean hydrogen development.
Venezuelan opposition gets US court boost in dispute over Citgo-backed bonds
The bonds had been issued under President Maduro, but opponents said the National Assembly never approved using Citgo as collateral.
Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
With the EU extra duties on Chinese-made EVs expected to take effect on Thursday, some carmakers have decided on counter measures
UK Labour must let energy sector have a voice in deciding policy, says industry
A new Labour government must deliver on assurances to engage with the sector on energy transition if the party wins the General Election
GM to pay $145.8 million penalty after US finds excess emissions
The investigation found vehicles from the 2012-2018 model years were emitting more than 10% higher CO2 on average than GM initially claimed.
