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More chargers, less red tape: How to speed up electrifying Ontario’s MHDVs
Ontario must address high costs, regulatory hurdles and grid readiness to build chargers needed for electrifying road-freight vehicles.
US oil producers unlikely to shift to ‘drill, baby, drill’ mode, says Exxon executive
Trump pledged to boost U.S. domestic oil and natural gas output — but producers remain focused on capital discipline.
ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippines’ climate change efforts
The loan will boost reforms in Southeast Asia, driving agriculture, energy, and transport toward a low-carbon future.
Trump’s tariff pledges rattle US, European auto shares
European automakers' shares fell as Trump pledged tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
Snapshot: Major fallout for India’s Adani Group after U.S. bribery indictment
Adani Group's market value drops $33B after U.S. bribery charges; TotalEnergies halts investments, other deals stall.
COP29: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Baku
COP29 in Baku concluded with agreements on increasing climate finance, advancing adaptation efforts, and setting stricter emissions targets.
Alberta seeks to “de-risk” oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory
Alberta explores boosting U.S. oil exports by de-risking private investments, avoiding direct subsidies for new pipelines.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies
Alberta will invest $50M in a first-in-Canada drilling test site to boost oil, gas, geothermal, and lithium tech innovation.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
ArcelorMittal to shut two French plants by June, citing declining demand from industrial clients, affecting over 130 jobs.
Landslip which caused ‘carnage’ in Welsh town was coal tip ‘wash-out’
A coal tip landslip in Cwmtillery, South Wales, forced evacuations as mud and water engulfed homes, with cleanup expected to take weeks.
