Focus on Regulations
Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
Biden's new tax credit for cleaner hydrogen production aims to cut emissions but raises concerns over potential loopholes.
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
Russia cuts gas to Transdniestria, crippling Moldova’s energy and escalating regional tensions amid EU gas supply struggles.
Biden team offers nuclear path to hydrogen tax credit
The new rules settle one of the last and most contentious issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
US oil executives expect faster permitting under Trump, says Dallas Fed
A third of executives polled said they think the permitting process will become significantly faster over the next four years.
Failing to ban new non-plug hybrid cars by 2030 would be a “catastrophic misstep,” warns EVUK
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep” for the UK, says...
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing one
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, killing one and injuring seven others.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warn of severe environmental damage as over 10,000 volunteers clean up a massive oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
Russian gas era in Europe ends as Ukraine stops transit
Russia has halted gas exports to Europe via Ukraine as the transit deal expired on January 1, 2025, ending a decade-long route.
