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How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement
How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement
Citgo bidders can be asked how accommodate bondholder claims
Bidders can be required to say if their offers cover claims by Venezuela bondholders in a separate court action
US House farm bill proposal faces slim Senate odds
The US House farm bill includes provisions to reduce spending on food aid for the poor and efforts to help farmers fight climate...
Manhattan judge hearing arguments on challenges to NYC driver fee
New York’s plan to levy a hefty toll on drivers entering Manhattan is the focus of a legal battle set to play out...
Florida slammed for bill striking climate change from state law
Democrats on Thursday slammed a new law introduced by Florida that makes climate change a lesser priority and largely removes the phrase from...
Canada’s PM says rival would rather ‘watch the country burn’ than fight climate change
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledges to axe carbon pricing come at a time of wildfires and other...
IMF: U.S. should keep open trade, work with China to resolve disputes
The International Monetary Fund says the U.S. would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive duties...
White House’s Brainard says China’s exports can undermine investments in US
"China is now simply too big to play by its own rules," says White House national economic adviser Lael Brainard.
US to favor existing investors for Venezuela oil licenses: sources
The move appears designed to encourage companies that have projects frozen because of U.S. sanctions, such as Italy's Eni and Spain's Repsol, to...
Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case
A Swedish appeals court upheld a dismissal of Tesla's lawsuit against Sweden's Transport Agency in a conflict over licence plates
A second Trump term would target IEA’s green focus, advisers say
Donald Trump would likely push to replace the head of the International Energy Agency if he wins the U.S. presidential election
IMF: U.S. should keep open trade, work with China to resolve disputes
The International Monetary Fund says the U.S. would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive duties...
Chief of state oil company dismissed in Brazil
Jean Paul Prates, an ally of President Lula, dismissed after spat with shareholders over dividend payments.
US discussed ‘overcapacity’ in Chinese solar manufacturing, coal in climate talks
The United States and China discussed Chinese overcapacity in solar and battery manufacturing, steel production and coal power during two days of bilateral...
U.S., China to discuss methane at COP29 summit: State Dept.
The U.S.-China Climate Working Group intends to discuss methane and non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gasses at the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit.
OPEC switches to ‘call on OPEC+’ in global oil demand outlook, sources say
From this month, OPEC will reportedly only give estimate of demand for crude from the wider OPEC+ group as it is 'more relevant'.
Corporate climate watchdog document deems carbon offsets largely ineffective
UN-backed non-profit's findings in draft document show that carbon credit schemes fail to deliver benefits and exaggerate their effectiveness.
How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement
Florida slammed for bill striking climate change from state law
Democrats on Thursday slammed a new law introduced by Florida that makes climate change a lesser priority and largely removes the phrase from...
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...
White House’s Brainard says China’s exports can undermine investments in US
"China is now simply too big to play by its own rules," says White House national economic adviser Lael Brainard.
Banks summoned to House of Commons environment committee
OTTAWA — A parliamentary committee has summoned Canada’s big five bank CEOs to talk about the environmental and climate impacts of the financial...
Feds order benzene leak fixes in Sarnia, Ontario, after plastic pollution
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is ordering all petrochemical companies in Sarnia, Ontario, to control leaks of the chemical benzene
Canada’s PM says rival would rather ‘watch the country burn’ than fight climate change
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre's pledges to axe carbon pricing come at a time of wildfires and other...
Nova Scotia premier wants equal treatment for land corridor after feds buy Quebec bridge
Both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick want Canada's federal government to pay to strengthen the dike system along the vital land corridor between...
‘The whole country is not on fire’: Canadian tourism industry struggles as wildfires rage
Beth Potter, president of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, says many international visitors see a headline about wildfires in one part of...
IEA warns of key energy mineral shortage risk
The sharp drop in prices for minerals critical to the green energy transition is masking a looming shortage due to inadequate investment
Tesla gets local council OK for German factory expansion
Tesla got the go-ahead for an expansion of its German factory near Berlin from the local council despite protests against the U.S. electric...
Siemens Energy boss says there can be no energy transition without China
Europe's energy sector relies too much on China to entertain the idea of de-risking, says the CEO of Siemens Energy.
Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case
A Swedish appeals court upheld a dismissal of Tesla's lawsuit against Sweden's Transport Agency in a conflict over licence plates
Ukraine plans record power imports after Russian attacks on energy system
Ukraine plans record high electricity imports after significant energy infrastructure damage from recent Russian strikes on its energy system.
Putin: Oil pipeline could run alongside planned gas link to China
MOSCOW — Russia could deliver oil as well as gas to China along a planned route via Mongolia, President Vladimir Putin said on...
Gazprom CEO Miller is in Iran as Putin prepares to visit China
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller is on a working visit to Iran, the company said on Wednesday, just as President Vladimir Putin prepares to...
Japan starts energy talks to balance supply risks with net zero goal
Japan's net zero strategy under review as part of government plans to balance decarbonisation with energy security.
China says ‘bullying’ tariff hike shows that some in US have lost their minds
"The US has lost its self-confidence," says Chinese minister in rebuttal of President Biden's tariffs.
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.
Brazil’s government hikes 2024 GDP forecast, sees higher inflation
Brazil's Finance Ministry on Thursday hiked its projection for economic growth this year but also raised inflation estimates for 2024 and 2025, underlining...
US to favor existing investors for Venezuela oil licenses: sources
The move appears designed to encourage companies that have projects frozen because of U.S. sanctions, such as Italy's Eni and Spain's Repsol, to...
Floods unite Brazilians in solidarity despite political rift
At a former railway station in Rio de Janeiro, a fast-growing mountain of food, bottled water and clothes donated to Brazil's thousands of...
How might a US-Saudi civil nuclear deal work?
US National Security Adviser will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement
Qatar eyes more long-term gas supply deals this year
Energy Minister says Qatar LNG business is booming with 25m tonnes secured last year and 'huge demand' on the horizon.
Inaugural Africa clean cooking summit sees $2.2 billion pledged
Inaugural summit on Clean Cooking in Africa raises billions in pledges to move continent away from open fires and agricultural waste.
Chinese companies win more bids to explore for Iraq oil and gas
Chinese companies won five more bids to explore Iraqi oil and gas fields, Iraq's oil minister said on Sunday
Chinese companies win licensing bids to explore Iraq oil and gas fields
Chinese companies won bids to explore five Iraqi oil and gas fields on Saturday in a licensing round for hydrocarbon exploration aimed at...
Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products
Former President speaks out against Biden's tariffs on way to court.
Inaugural Africa clean cooking summit sees $2.2 billion pledged
Inaugural summit on Clean Cooking in Africa raises billions in pledges to move continent away from open fires and agricultural waste.
G7 to discuss global trade risks after US tariffs on China
Italian economy minister says US tariffs against China will be discussed next week at G7 meeting.
China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging to defend rights
Beijing fights back against Biden’s new tariffs, warning that 'bilateral cooperation' will be affected.
Factbox: What are Biden’s new tariffs on China goods?
From aluminum to zinc… everything covered by Biden’s new China tariffs in a push against "overcapacity" and "non-market practices".
US opens probe into Waymo over performance of self-driving taxis
Waymo robotaxi probe opened after potential traffic violations reported to NHTSA.
Australia doles out energy relief in balm for inflation
Australian energy relief estimates $3.5bn to ease the pressure of bills, while budget also proposes tax incentives for development of hydrogen power.
EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing
ESMA greenwashing crackdown rules will mean investment funds with sustainability-related names must have 80% of assets meet ESG objectives.
Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on an array of Chinese imports
Steep China tariffs imposed due to 'unacceptable risks' to the United States' economy, with 100% tariff hitting cheap electric vehicles.
Biden signs ban on imports of Russian nuclear reactor fuel into law
Enriched Russian uranium will not be imported to the United States in President Biden's latest effort to disrupt Putin's regime.