Focus on Regulations
Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China
The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.
US EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers’ used cooking oil supply
Investigations underway into biofuel cooking oil supply chains over concerns of fraudulent feedstocks.
Trans Mountain Pipeline interim tolls hearing scheduled for May next year
The Trans Mountain pipeline expansion's final toll hearing will begin May 14, with shippers disputing the rate hikes.
Around a third of carbon credits fail new benchmark test
Carbon credit standards not met by a third of existing schemes, says independent integrity council, as demand for offsets falls due to doubts.
Harris once wanted to ban fracking, Trump reminds voters
In the battleground state of Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris' fracking record is attacked as Donald Trump cites her abandoned position calling for a ban.
No decision yet on $21bn gas project, Australian state regulator says
Woodside Energy's Browse gas project in doubt after newspaper leaked regulatory comments, with official recommendations due next year.
New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy
Centre-right New Zealand coalition set to reverse fossil fuel exploration ban and agricultural emissions policy, with campaigners fearing for 2030 climate targets.
The role of carbon accounting in supporting sustainable biofuels
Not all biofuels are created equal. The International Energy Agency explores how accurate carbon accounting can help biofuels become a key player in...
Deep sea mining opponents hope to score regulatory win
Opponents of deep sea mining seek an international moratorium, hoping a key regulatory text at the ISA meeting sparks global action.
China plans new carbon emission controls as it aims for 2030 peak
"Carbon budgets" system devised by China's cabinet aims to help country focus on emissions intensity to meet targets for 2030.
