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Britain announces plan to boost heat pump uptake
Most of Britain’s homes are heated by gas — but the government wants to change that.
Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
Virginia formally exited the compact at the end of 2023, but the state legislature must give its stamp of approval.
Analysis: Korea Zinc takeover battle tests Seoul’s resolve on tackling ‘Korea discount’
The Korea Zinc takeover battle highlights weak investor protections, fueling calls for reforms to tackle South Korea's "Korea discount."
As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
Centrus Energy's $60M Tennessee expansion boosts U.S. uranium enrichment amid nuclear power growth and reduced reliance on Russia.
Nvidia’s AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors
Nvidia’s Q4 forecast topped estimates, but shares fell as sky-high investor expectations and supply-chain snags challenge big revenue beats.
Brazil will not ‘shy away’ from fossil fuels as COP30 host: envoy
Brazil, host of COP30, won’t shy away from leading global talks on fossil fuel phaseout, despite being a major oil producer.
Billionaire Gautam Adani of India’s Adani Group indicted in US bribery case
Adani Group's Gautam Adani indicted in U.S. for $250M bribery scheme tied to $2B solar profits, deceiving investors, say prosecutors.
Judge puts stop to governor’s effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
The ruling said Virginia's Air Pollution Control Board exceeded its authority when it voted last year to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Awaiting Trump, US auto execs further temper EV push
US automakers may slow EV production as Trump targets Biden's climate policies, including the $7,500 EV tax credit from the Inflation Reduction Act.
US awards up to $2.2 billion to speed clean-hydrogen development
U.S. awards $2.2B for Gulf Coast and Midwest hydrogen hubs to advance clean energy, cut emissions, and boost energy security.
