Chinese climate negotiators raised the prospect of negotiating a legally binding climate pact at U.N. talks this weekend in South Africa, but the requirements they laid...
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U.S. battery companies in need of a boost
Despite high hopes, the market for advanced batteries in electric vehicles has been rough for U.S. companies. They are responding by cutting costs and trying to tap other...
China says U.S. solar ruling smacks of protectionism
SHANGHAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) - China said it was "deeply concerned" about a preliminary ruling by a U.S. trade body that trade practices by Chinese solar makers are...
Aptera shutting down for good
Aptera has released a statement, saying it will shut down operations today. As recently as two years ago, the southern California-based Aptera had plans to introduce an...
Report: Most Energy Dept. loan support is low-risk
A new analysis of the Energy Department’s (DOE) embattled loan guarantee program finds that most of the loan portfolio’s value is comprised of lower-risk projects than...
US panel okays China solar panel unfair trade probe
WASHINGTON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved an investigation into charges of unfair Chinese trade practices in the solar energy sector, setting the...
Coal-reliant Poland says apt to lead EU at Durban
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Coal-reliant Poland can be seen as a developing nation, making it apt to lead EU negotiations at Durban climate talks, where one of the disputes is...
Obama, Clinton announce $4 billion energy efficiency program
Enlisting former President Bill Clinton as a partner, President Barack Obama is announcing a $4 billion effort to increase the energy efficiency of government and...
Short-term climate funds pledged for poor countries, long-term funds in doubt
Rich nations attending climate talks in South Africa are on track to deliver on their promise to supply $30bn in short-term climate financing by the end of next year to...
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