Focus on Regulations
Environmentalists appeal Michigan regulators’ approval of Enbridge Energy oil pipeline tunnel project
Environmentalists say regulators failed to properly consider alternatives that would minimize climate impacts.
Chevron doctrine ruling: US SC reduces powers of federal regulators
The rejection of the Chevron doctrine shifts power from federal agencies to the courts, affecting rules on environment, health, and safety.
Repsol in talks to merge UK North Sea operations with NEO, sources say
Spain's Repsol is in talks to merge its UK North Sea oil and gas business with private equity-backed NEO Energy, three industry sources...
Law limiting new oil wells in California set to take effect
California law banning new oil wells near sensitive areas like homes and schools will soon take effect after the oil industry withdrew a...
Mexico to seek deal over disputed mining concession with Chinese lithium firm
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Thursday that his government will seek an agreement with Chinese lithium miner Ganfeng
US Supreme Court blocks EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor’ air pollution plan
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked an EPA regulation aimed at reducing ozone emissions that may worsen air pollution in neighboring states.
EU lawmakers divided over calls to delay deforestation law
The law will require companies and traders placing beef, coffee, palm oil and other products on the EU market to prove their supply...
China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides
China hopes negotiations with the EU on preliminary tariffs on Chinese EVs will lead to a "mutually acceptable solution"
Autonomous car rules advancing faster than the vehicles themselves: UN
Fully autonomous cars are still years away from hitting the streets, but internationally-agreed rules on their use could be ready by mid-2026
Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant
Tesla's EV manufacturing facility in the Bay Area has racked up over 100 violations for allegedly releasing emissions into the atmosphere over the...
