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Trump eases auto tariffs: the 100-day move that could shake up U.S. carmakers
Auto tariffs Trump plan suspends duties on steel and aluminum, aiming to support U.S. supply chains and ease pressure on automakers.
Editorial Team•30 April 2025

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Is the EU weakening methane rules…
To boost US LNG imports and ease trade talks with Washington, the…
Editorial Team•23 April 2025

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Meloni at the White House: high-stakes…
Meloni visits Trump at the White House to address US tariffs on…
Editorial Team•18 April 2025

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A new method to calculate global warming rewrites records
The researchers of the CICERO institute have developed a way of evaluating global warming that is…
1 April 2022

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The Iberian exception: cap on electricity prices for Spain and Portugal
The European Council and the Commission are granting the two countries special treatment because of the…
30 March 2022

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Germany’s plan to cut energy dependence on Russia
Today Berlin imports from Moscow 55% of fossil gas, 52% of anthracite and 34% of oil.…
27 March 2022

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EU, joint gas purchases and crisis storage obligations
The Commission has analysed a series of proposals to address the rise in gas prices in…
24 March 2022

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Can Europe manage if Russian oil and coal are cut off?
If well managed, the stop to Russian oil and coal will cause only temporary problems for…
22 March 2022

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Reinsurance market, world’s second biggest reinsurer says no more oil and gas
Swiss Re announces its new reinsurance policy: From this year, no more insurance policies for companies…
19 March 2022

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From coal mines, more methane emissions than from gas and oil
The latest Global Energy Monitor report reviews (up) estimates of CH4 emissions from coalfields. Satellite surveys…
17 March 2022

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Italy, Cingolani: in 24-30 months independent from Russian gas and without coal
From the new floating regasification plant to the growth of renewables and synthetic fuels. Italy prepares…