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Washington seals $475 million loan for battery recycler Li-Cycle ahead of Trump’s arrival
The U.S. Energy Dept. approved a $475M loan to Li-Cycle for a NY battery plant, key to Biden’s domestic EV supply chain goals.
Environment commissioner says Canada on track to miss 2030 emissions targets
Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement.
Rio Tinto exec asks Trump Administration to speed up permitting
Rio Tinto urges the Trump administration to expedite mine permits to secure copper for the energy transition, despite local opposition.
US sides with Argentina in dispute over $16 billion YPF judgment
U.S. supports Argentina in court, arguing against YPF stake seizure to satisfy $16.1B judgment, citing sovereign immunity concerns.
Automakers brace for new tariffs, EV changes under Trump presidency
Automakers face Trump's tariffs on Mexican imports, potential EV rollbacks, risking billions in green tech and shifting production plans.
Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes
Rural Municipalities of Alberta estimates oil and gas companies owe more than $250 million in overdue property taxes to rural communities across the...
Texas voters reelect conservative Craddick to lead oil regulator
Texas reelects Christi Craddick as oil regulator chair, supporting industry growth amid environmental pressures on orphan wells.
Deadlock over climate finance is undermining Paris agreement, Singapore minister says
Efforts to persuade more countries to contribute to a new global climate financing initiative risks undermining the Paris agreement.
Holyrood passes Climate Change Bill branded Scottish govt’s ‘admission of failure’
Scottish climate bill branded an “admission of failure” passes, moving targets to a five-year cycle after missed goals.
Delay in Chile mining permits a serious problem, says local head of Freeport
Chile’s delay on mining permit reforms is a “serious” issue, says Freeport-McMoRan exec, impacting key copper projects.
