Politics
US locks in steep China tariff hikes, many to start Sept. 27
The Biden administration on Friday locked in steep tariff hikes on Chinese imports, including a 100% duty on electric vehicles.
With a million home batteries, we could build far fewer power lines. We just need the right incentives
Australia's abundant wind and solar power needs energy storage to provide reliable supply when the sun doesn’t shine or wind doesn’t blow.
Indonesia’s Prabowo plans $65bn green fund from selling carbon credits
A new regulator for carbon emission rules will be established to oversee efforts to reach Indonesia's emissions targets.
Planning permission for UK’s first coal mine in 30 years quashed by High Court
Mr Justice Holgate said in a ruling on Friday that giving the go-ahead for the coal mine at Whitehaven in Cumbria was “legally...
UK govt to buy ESO from National Grid in £630m deal
The Government is to buy the Electricity System Operator (ESO) from National Grid after striking a deal worth £630 million. It will pave...
Climate ambitions face headwinds as EU changes guard
What does the future hold for EU climate policies? Next week’s unveiling of the new European Commission will be watched closely for clues...
China’s carrot-and-stick with EU trading partners start to pay off
BEIJING — Beijing, as a vote on EU duties on China-made electric vehicles looms, employed a carrot-and-stick approach to deal with the 27-strong...
Nippon Steel, US Steel send letter to Biden on merger plans
Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sent a letter to President Biden defending their planned $15 billion merger amid potential blockage.
Are Indonesia and Vietnam’s multibillion-dollar clean energy deals stuck? Experts say not yet
Indonesia and Vietnam's energy deals to shift from coal to renewables face delays, but policy progress is underway.
Struggling Northvolt stokes fear for Europe’s battery future
Northvolt's decision to cut jobs and scale back operations raises doubts about Europe's bid for a leading EV battery maker.
