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Energy, environment on back burner as Trump wins Iowa
The former president easily won the first-in-the-nation caucuses with calls for "energy dominance."
Republicans dodge Iowa’s hot-button energy issue: CO2 pipelines
The GOP nominating process is moving on from the Hawkeye State. Voters still aren’t sure where candidates stand on carbon pipelines.
End of an era: Who comes after Kerry?
Potential successors include Kerry deputy Sue Biniaz, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and longtime political operative John Podesta.
UK climate watchdog chief to resign with net-zero goals in doubt
Despite ambitious approaches, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has weakened some policies adopted by his predecessors.
Billionaire Andrew Forrest vows to speed Australia clean power push
“The time for talk is over, we are investing right now in Australia’s green energy transition,” Forrest said as he launched construction of the Uungula wind farm.
Germany set to fund only a fraction of its gas-to-hydrogen plan
The plan is likely to disappoint both industry and climate experts studying how the nation will plug its power gap in the future.
Chinese auto exports rose 64% in 2023, with strong push by EVs
The surge in exports may propel China past Japan as the world's No. 1 exporter of cars.
Newsom uses cap-and-trade cash to shore up Calif. climate programs
The governor's proposal would still cut nearly $3 billion in climate spending, amid a projected $38 billion budget deficit.
Hertz turns away from EVs
The rental car giant said it was returning to gasoline-powered cars because of lower EV demand.
Automakers: Chargers aren't keeping up with EV sales
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation documented five major trends with electric vehicles.
Investors 'fly blind' to oil industry's climate litigation risk — study
Failing to assess legal risks could lead investors and regulators to back the wrong projects, according to research by the Oxford Sustainable Law Programme.
‘We want climate justice’: Caribbean island sues the Netherlands
The Dutch government isn't doing enough to protect Bonaire from rising seas, the lawsuit says.
Why the world could pass 1.5 C without knowing it
It's all but certain humanity won't meet its goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. How to identify that tipping point remains an open question.
Exxon leaves oil lobbying group over climate differences
The oil giant disclosed this week that it had withdrawn from the trade association in 2022 after facing criticism from shareholders.
Hot, dry spring forecast ups crop risk in southern Europe
Parts of Italy and the Iberian Peninsula have a 60 percent to 70 percent chance of exceeding median historical temperatures over the past three decades.
For consumers, new rules mean fewer EV models qualify for tax credit
As of Jan. 1, new rules favor U.S. domestic materials and manufacture. The rules largely target battery components from nations "of concern."
Hydrogen energy back in the vehicle conversation at CES 2024
Beyond making vehicles powered by hydrogen-powered fuel cells, Hyundai signaled that it could work toward aiding a "hydrogen society" by expanding into energy production, storage and transportation.
Yellen welcomes energy tax-break uptake despite extra budget costs
The Treasury secretary said she didn’t disagree with rising cost estimates associated with tax incentives offered through the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing that’s a sign of the legislation’s powerful impact.
Will climate upend municipal bonds? Probably not, experts say.
Experts said mounting climate risk could impact municipal bond prices, but stopped short of arguing it could upend the $4 trillion market.
Strong renewable energy growth falls short of global goal
China is running away with clean energy expansion, with the EU and U.S. following far behind.