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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends an interview with Reuters Editor in Chief Alessandra Galloni in Washington, U.S., April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
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Yellen won’t rule out sanctions on Chinese banks, curbs on ‘dark fleet’ oil tankers

Yellen signals new sanctions on Russian oil and Chinese banks to curb funding for the Ukraine war amid a softer oil market.

The sun sets over the capital’s skyline as warm temperatures, wind and emissions combined to trigger a ‘high’ alert for air pollution, in London, Britain, June 13, 2023.   REUTERS/Dylan Martinez/File Photo
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Britain seeks views on including shipping in carbon market from 2026

Britain's Emissions Trading Scheme is part of its wider efforts to meet climate targets.

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Cashew nutshell marine biofuel causes problems for some ships, says testing agency

Cashew nut liquid has been touted as an alternative renewable fuel, but it also has high acid values and is corrosive.

FILE PHOTO: The Isla Bella, the first container ship to be powered by liquid natural gas, is pictured before her launch during a nighttime ceremony at General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, California April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Earnie Grafton/File Photo
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Container shippers hedging green transition with dual-fuel vessel orders

Decarbonizing shipping is crucial to global efforts to fight climate change because the sector accounts for about 3% of global greenhouse gases.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Russian state shipping company Sovcomflot is seen on the multifunctional icebreaking standby vessel "Yevgeny Primakov" moored in central St. Petersburg, Russia February 3, 2018. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Russia’s Sovcomflot blames earnings drop on Western sanctions

Sovcomflot said on Friday that Western sanctions on Russian oil tankers were limiting its financial performance, as it reported falling revenues and core...

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Canadian Fuels Association: How lower-carbon fuels can help decarbonize transport sector

The report outlines a strategy for decarbonizing Canada's transportation sector by 2050, emphasizing the critical roles of low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture...

Amazon trailer trucks are seen at Cherbourg Harbour, France, January 21, 2021. Picture taken on January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Amazon, IKEA join other ocean cargo shippers to boost demand for new green fuels

The Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance, led by Amazon and IKEA, will invite bids for e-fuel-powered shipping in 2027.

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Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035

This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...

US President Joe Biden played up his administration's efforts to modernize US infrastructure as he unveiled funding towards ports (AFP)
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Biden unveils $3 bn to reduce carbon emissions at US ports, takes aim at Trump

Biden unveils $3 billion port infrastructure boost, touts clean tech benefits and criticizes Trump a week before Election Day.

The electric hydrofoil ferry Nova moves during testing, with Stockholm City Hall in the background, on Friday Oct. 25 2024, in Stockholm. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP)
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A new electric hydrofoil ferry in Stockholm offers cleaner journeys between its 14 islands

Stockholm launched a high-tech electric ferry, the Nova, aiming to cut commute times by 50 per cent while promoting low-carbon transport.

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