International
US announces nearly $23 billion in loans to energy utilities across 12 states
The financing will come through the energy infrastructure reinvestment program at the department's Loan Programs Office.
Column: China response key to crude oil after new sanctions on Russia
China may cut crude imports and tap inventories as U.S. sanctions on Russian oil disrupt supply, pressuring global prices.
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on nearly 100 Russian entities amid ongoing efforts to tighten pressure on Moscow over Ukraine.
BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq
The mega-project in northern Iraq will include plans to recover flared gas to boost the country's electricity production.
Investigation: How mega-polluters take advantage of billions in green loans
Sustainability-linked loans are under scrutiny for enabling major polluters to avoid accountability while expanding harmful operations.
Analysis: Solar surge will send coal power tumbling by 2030, IEA data reveals
Carbon Brief analysis of IEA data: Global electricity generation from solar will quadruple by 2030 and help to push coal power into reverse.
Climate Investment Funds secures $500 million debut bond for clean energy transition
CIF's $500M debut bond, aimed at funding low-carbon tech in emerging markets, is six times oversubscribed, signifying strong investor interest.
Risks from unregulated tanker fleet rising, UN shipping chief says
UN shipping chief warns shadow fleet poses rising risks to environment, seafarers amid sanctions on Russia, Iran, Venezuela.
