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Policy and Affairs
USA and China reach deal to ease rare-earth export restrictions
Beijing appears to have confirmed a formal agreement with Washington on the export of critical minerals to the United States.
Editorial Team•30 June 2025
Environmental policies
Trump moves to dismantle forest protection…
For now, nearly 4.2 million acres of forestland in Colorado may remain…
Editorial Team•27 June 2025
Environmental policies
What we know about the nuclear…
The nuclear contamination risk in Iran grows as 60% of uranium stockpiles…
Editorial Team•25 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU Commission ready to pull back on Green Claims Directive
The EU may withdraw the Green Claims Directive due to political pressure, stalling efforts to fight…
Editorial Team•23 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
G7 Summit in Canada, the wildfire charter omits global warming
While world leaders were gathered in the scenic mountains of Kananaskis, an estimated 225 wildfires were…
Editorial Team•20 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU unveils plan to end Russian gas imports by 2027
The EU begins the phase-out of Russian gas with a full import ban by 2027 targeting…
Editorial Team•19 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
Israel attacks Iran, Hormuz Strait shutdown is worst-case scenario
Israel attacks Iran, sparking fears of oil supply cuts through the Hormuz Strait and driving crude…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU priorities on energy efficiency according to Dan Jørgensen
Energy efficiency is central to EU climate and security goals, with new measures targeting SMEs, data…
Editorial Team•16 June 2025
Environmental policies
Liquefied natural gas market braces for record expansion by 2030
Liquefied natural gas is set for record growth: between 2025 and 2030, nearly 290 bcm per…
Editorial Team•10 June 2025
Policy and Affairs
Gaza war’s carbon footprint exceeds that of entire nations
The destruction and potential reconstruction of Gaza may have caused, and could still cause in the…
Editorial Team•4 June 2025
Environmental policies
Hawaii raises visitor tax to fund environmental protection and climate resilience
Hawaii raises its visitor tax to 11% to protect nature and address climate risks, with total…
Editorial Team•29 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
EU opens consultations on new ecodesign standards for refrigerators
The European Commission launches four calls for evidence on ecodesign and labeling for home and direct-sales…
Editorial Team•27 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
Beyond the Omnibus: will the EU cut energy bureaucracy?
The EU may ease energy bureaucracy rules to support businesses and improve competitiveness across the bloc
Editorial Team•12 May 2025
Policy and Affairs
Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S.…
Auto tariffs Trump plan suspends duties on steel and aluminum, aiming to support U.S. supply chains…
Editorial Team•30 April 2025
Policy and Affairs
Is the EU weakening methane rules to favor gas from the US?
To boost US LNG imports and ease trade talks with Washington, the European Commission is reportedly…
Editorial Team•23 April 2025
Environmental policies
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