Focus on Regulations
China’s industrial support programmes lack transparency: WTO
The WTO said on Wednesday that it was unable to get a clear picture of China's financial support for key industry, such as...
Snapshot: Chinese-owned solar factories in the US
Some of the largest Chinese solar panel makers are setting up shop in the US thanks to new clean energy manufacturing subsidies
US solar panel makers seek tougher ‘Made in USA’ rules
US solar manufacturers are calling for tougher rules governing a tax credit for developers that use domestically produced components
Funds from Washington’s landmark law help tribes face rising seas, climate change
Washington state allocates $52 million from its 2021 Climate Commitment Act to help Native American tribes combat climate change impacts and move to...
Preparing London for climate impacts is ‘non-negotiable,’ landmark review warns
The review found that government and businesses have not adequately planned for the disruption caused by severe weather.
Canada’s energy minister promises ban on oil furnaces for new builds as soon as 2028
The federal government's planned phase-out of heating oil would be paired with more financial support for Canadians to purchase and install heat pumps...
US court orders federal regulators to assess emissions of Louisiana LNG project
The court did not vacate FERC's 2022 approval of the project as it ordered the regulator to consider the impact of emissions.
EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say
EU may cut tariffs for VW, BMW on China EV imports, potentially lowering charges to 20.8% from 37.6%, pending final decision by autumn.
China’s Zijin Mining to take 9.9% stake in Canada’s Montage Gold
The Chinese mining firm scrapped plans earlier this year to acquire a stake in Solaris Resources.
Alberta Energy Regulator fines CNRL for violating environmental law
The Alberta Energy Regulator fined Canadian Natural Resources Limited C$278,000 after a bitumen spill harmed birds and wildlife.
