Wednesday, 12 February 2025

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FILE PHOTO: A view shows a car logo of Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery at a dealership in Vladivostok, Russia, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
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Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

With the EU extra duties on Chinese-made EVs expected to take effect on Thursday, some carmakers have decided on counter measures

FILE PHOTO: The new GM logo is seen on the facade of the General Motors headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., March 16, 2021. Picture taken March 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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GM to pay $145.8 million penalty after US finds excess emissions

The investigation found vehicles from the 2012-2018 model years were emitting more than 10% higher CO2 on average than GM initially claimed.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of visitors looking at models from BYD, a Chinese automobile manufacturer, during an event a day ahead of the official opening of the 2023 Munich Auto Show IAA Mobility, in Munich, Germany, September 4, 2023. REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, as Beijing threatens wide-ranging retaliation

FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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SLB, ChampionX get second request from DoJ for proposed $8 billion deal details

Several oil and gas firm deals have been delayed by second requests from antitrust regulators for additional information.

FILE PHOTO: A view of the MP Materials rare earth open-pit mine in Mountain Pass, California, U.S. January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File Photo
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US Supreme Court gives miners, farmers new shot at overturning regulations

Proponents expect the ruling to bolster challenges to various regulations, including the ESG investing rule.

FILE - This image provided by NOAA, shows a North Atlantic right whale in the waters off New England, May 25, 2024. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has proposed a years-long delay to changes to federal rules meant to protect vanishing whales, prompting a rebuke from environmental groups who say the animals need protection now. (NOAA via AP, File)
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Environmental groups decry attempt to delay shipping rules intended to save whales

The rules are designed to protect the North Atlantic right whale, which numbers less than 360 and is vulnerable to collisions with large...

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows an embankment of the Caspian Sea in Baku, Azerbaijan June 14, 2021.  Picture taken through the window. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo
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Azerbaijan, this year’s host of COP29, to upgrade climate target before summit

All countries face a U.N. deadline next year to toughen their national climate targets.

FILE PHOTO: A truck engine is tested for pollution exiting its exhaust pipe as California Air Resources field representatives (unseen) work a checkpoint set up to inspect heavy-duty trucks traveling near the Mexican-U.S. border in Otay Mesa, California September 10, 2013. REUTERS/Mike Blake
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Biden tailpipe emission rules on shakier ground after Supreme Court ruling

FILE PHOTO: A truck engine is tested for pollution exiting its exhaust pipe. REUTERS/Mike Blake

FILE PHOTO: A tanker waits to dock at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas plant Hammerfest LNG, in Hammerfest, Norway, March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner/File Photo
AnalysisEmissionsMaritimeOilRegulations

New fuel restrictions for ships in Arctic fall short, green groups say

New rules aim to prevent heavy fuel oil spills in the Arctic's sensitive environment.

FILE PHOTO: Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China October 31, 2010. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Critical MineralsMineralsMiningNewsPoliticsRegulations

China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply

China has unveiled a list of rare earth regulations, laying out rules on the mining, smelting and trade in critical materials

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