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US self-driving car companies seek boost under Trump
Autonomous vehicle firms urge U.S. to lead on AV adoption, citing regulatory delays and competition from China.
Trump weighing executive order protecting gas stoves, sources say
Trump mulls executive order to shield gas appliances from regulations, amid debates on climate and health impacts.
Eyeing green legacy, Biden declares new national monuments
Biden's move will protect Chuckwalla National Monument in southern California from drilling, mining, and solar energy farms.
Europe’s power price divide hits southeastern economies
Greek businesses and households face soaring energy costs, as uneven investment deepens Southeast Europe's energy crisis.
China exports push Nippon Steel to seek growth in US, India after blocked deal
Nippon Steel eyes U.S. and India for growth, countering China’s exports amid declining domestic demand and blocked U.S. bid.
Pace of German emissions cuts slows in 2024: study
Germany’s 2024 emissions fell three per cent, a slower drop than 2023, hindered by stalled green investments in industry and households.
Global crude exports dip as trade routes reshuffle again
The volume of global crude exports in 2024 declined 2%, the first fall since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alberta Energy Regulator lacks evidence for tailings spill cleanup claims: study
Study reveals Alberta’s oil regulator lacks data to support claims on oilsands tailings spill cleanups, raising concerns.
Exxon Mobil sues California attorney general, environmental groups
The lawsuit filed in the federal court in Beaumont, Texas includes a cause of action sounding in libel or slander, court records show.
