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GM to work with Hyundai to counter Chinese EV competition
The joint venture seeks to challenge a rapid expansion of Chinese automakers in Central and South America.
France and Spain urge EU to uphold 2035 combustion engine ban
The European Commission is reviewing rules designed to accelerate the automotive sector’s green transition.
Brussels U-turns on anti-deforestation law delay
The surprise decision follows a string of unexpected changes to the EU’s main tool to end deforestation.
South Africa gets its first climate index to track weather risks
Users will be able to track unusual temperatures, heavy rainfall, as well as drought periods going back as far as January 1981.
EU bank chief says capital markets union is key for energy transition
“Deepening and integrating EU capital markets is critical to support the large-scale investments we need," Christine Lagarde said.
EPA nixed this Alaskan village’s flood protection grant. Then a typhoon hit.
Homes in Kipnuk were washed away on Oct. 12, months after the Trump administration canceled a project to stabilize an eroding riverbank.
LNG exports throw lifeline to coal plants
Natural gas prices are rising as the U.S. exports more LNG. That has created an opening for the coal industry.
Nations got better at cutting carbon. So why are emissions rising?
A new study explains how a booming economy negated advancements in lowering carbon intensity.
Shutdown keeps lawmakers’ COP30 plans in flux
The government shutdown could scuttle a bipartisan Senate delegation to Brazil.
Youth fight their climate court loss
The young activists say a federal judge made a mistake in rejecting their challenge against the president’s energy executive orders.
Von der Leyen tries to appease EU climate target skeptics
In a letter, the European Commission president defends the 2040 goal but offers several concessions to governments.
Fungi-based panels offer sustainable building material for Kenya
Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, is being used to make materials that a local company says are more sustainable than brick and mortar.
Why eating a burger in Houston is less climate-friendly than in Chicago
Researchers mapped livestock supply chains from feed to grocery store to find the biggest influence on beef’s greenhouse gas emissions.
BlackRock’s GIP joins Exxon in backing new CO2 accounting model
The coalition says it will develop a framework that eliminates double-counting carbon pollution and attributes emissions to their sources.
DOE climate report colored by past views of its authors, critics say
A review by POLITICO's E&E News found that most of the authors have spoken out against the endangerment finding, once called the "holy grail" of climate science.
Why Trump and Democrats are wrong about rising electricity prices
New research indicates that political arguments over the cause of higher rates are off target.
Offshore vessel dispute threatens to slow Empire Wind
A canceled contract for a nearly completed installation vessel could impede the offshore wind project near New York.
Brazil to push for global coalition of countries with carbon fees
South America's largest nation named a respected figure to run its carbon market as it prepares to host international climate talks in November.
Greens pressure Maryland governor to bolster clean heat rules
A new coalition is spending $200,000 on ads in support of stronger regulations for furnaces, boilers and heating fuels.
EU nations to push for delay to controversial new carbon market
Cyprus and a group of predominantly central and eastern EU member states will request a three-year delay.
