Energy

Despite environmental concerns, Norway has approved deep sea mining, which seeks to extract resources for renewable energy projects.

Norway approves deep sea mining despite international pushback

Automakers like Honda are adjusting after the Biden administration’s new rules on electric vehicle tax credits have now gone into effect.

Honda weighs $14B North American EV plant as US tax credit requirements shift

U.S. officials have made it difficult for cheaper Chinese EVs to get into the American auto market, but Beijing is trying to break through.

Could cheaper Chinese EVs make their way into the US auto market?

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.

Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant

The Biden administration wants more EVs on American roadways, just not Chinese-made models. The White House is now weighing tariff increases.

Biden administration weighs tariff increase on Chinese-made EVs

Businesses and the government are investing more in the EV movement, with corporations and agencies pushing to electrify their fleets.

Private sector and government agencies accelerate electric vehicle adoption

Nearly 200 nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels during COP28, but climate scientists question the effectiveness of this pact.

Historic COP28 plan to phase out oil met with criticism from scientists

Congress allocated $7.5 billion to create EV charging stations across the United States. That first and only station is now running in Ohio.

$7.5B EV charging network plan has 1 station in 2 years — but momentum is growing

Climate activists around the world have been employing increasingly disruptive tactics to draw awareness toward environmental abuses.

Global climate activism sparks controversy amid escalating protests

China's biggest onshore wind power project, operated by the state-owned China General Nuclear Power Corporation, is now fully operational in Inner Mongolia. With 701 wind turbines boasting a total installed capacity of 3 million kilowatts, the facility aims to produce 10 billion kilowatt-hours annually, significantly cutting standard coal consumption by 2.96 million tons and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 8.02 million tons.

World’s largest energy-producing onshore wind farm goes online in China

More electric school buses are set to hit American roadways than ever before, jumping by over 200% since the start of 2022.

US electric school bus adoption hits new high, detractors debate practicality

India's Adani Green Energy is constructing a 30-gigawatt hybrid renewable energy park, combining wind and solar, on the salt flats of Gujarat, one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The Khavda Renewable Energy Park, spans 280 square miles and aims to contribute significantly to India's goal of installing 500 gigawatts of clean energy by 2070.

India builds world’s largest renewable energy project

Various industries are involved in an initiative funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with 33 projects in more than 20 states.

Wind power poised to surpass coal; nuclear grabs international attention

The first wireless-charging public road in America has been installed in Detroit and will expand the range of EVs.

Wireless-charging public road in Detroit expands range of EVs

New York City officials are considering the implementation of the first congestion pricing program in the United States.

New York City officials consider first US congestion pricing program

Murphy has continued to support the role of offshore wind in New Jersey's goal of achieving a 100% clean energy economy by 2035.

NJ Gov. Murphy expedites offshore wind solicitation following setback

Efforts to ban new gas-powered vehicle sales in the U.S. encountered a hurdle this week, with Connecticut withdrawing plans to do so by 2035.

Connecticut pumps brakes on banning gas car sales, other states push ahead

In the Pacific Ocean, environmental activists from Greenpeace are protesting against The Metals Company's deep sea mining ambitions.

Deep sea mining debate sparks conflict between Greenpeace, Metals Company

The Biden administration is auctioning off tens of thousands of acres for oil and gas drilling just days before the United Nations COP28.

US to auction public land for oil, gas drilling as COP28 is set to begin

According to a report, the United Arab Emirates positioned itself as the COP28 climate summit host to lobby for oil and gas deals.

Leaked docs show UAE planned to use COP28 to talk fossil fuel deals: report

In 2022, the world set a new record for annual greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. and China has agreed to work on it together ahead of COP28.

As global emissions reach new high, US, China take climate action before COP28

Offshore wind developers continue to grapple with financial challenges including supply chain issues, inflation and rising interest rates.

NY to open new offshore wind auction as developers struggle with existing projects

China has become a global leader in lithium-ion battery production amid surging demand for electric vehicles.

An electric vehicle future needs batteries. China is dominating.

ExxonMobil plans to become a leading supplier of lithium for electric vehicle batteries, as other Big Oil companies are also betting on EVs.

ExxonMobil and other major companies are making big investments in EVs

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