Focus on Regulations
Yellen says US, Europe must respond jointly to China’s industrial overcapacity
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the US and Europe needed to respond to China's industrial policies in a "strategic and united way"
UK Government rules out using surplus emissions cuts for future climate targets
The UK Govt has ruled out loosening future targets for cutting emissions, as it said it was “doubling down” on climate commitments
US regulator homes in on malpractice in voluntary carbon markets
CFTC's carbon markets fraud probe looks at false claims about environmental benefits and green credentials.
US appeals court won’t pause EPA power plant emissions rule for now
A federal appeals court on Friday refused to temporarily pause a landmark rule issued by the EPA requiring reductions in carbon emissions
Oil, gas groups sue to block US rule hiking drilling fees on federal lands
Under the new policy finalized last month, oil and gas companies will pay higher bonds to help ensure old oil and gas wells...
US proposes ending new federal leases in its biggest coal region
The Bureau of Land Management proposal would affect millions of acres of U.S. federal lands and underground mineral reserves in the Powder River...
How should U.S. electricity markets evolve to get ready for an emissions-free world?
Resources for the Future: As reforms to the U.S. electricity market are considered, what priorities should regulators keep in mind?
US Southwest, Texas at risk of power shortfalls this summer: regulator
The U.S. Southwest and Texas are at increased risk of power supply shortfalls during times of peak demand this summer due to rising...
China calls for stepped-up energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
State planning agency orders provinces across China to develop energy efficiency plans for biggest carbon consumers.
US appeals court upholds biofuel blending mandates for 2020-2022
A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday upheld a rule from President Joe Biden's administration that set the amount of biofuels that oil refiners...
