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China Increases Fuel Export Quotas for July While Maintaining Lower Output Levels
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China Increases Fuel Export Quotas for July While Maintaining Lower Output Levels

China plans to raise its July fuel export allowance, easing regional supply concerns though exports and refinery operations remain below pre-conflict levels.

The Environmental Cost of AI: How to Reduce Its Energy and Water Impact
Energy & Climate

The Environmental Cost of AI: How to Reduce Its Energy and Water Impact

Artificial intelligence consumes vast amounts of energy and water, increasing the environmental footprint of daily digital activities, but users can take steps to lessen this impact.

How a Landmark Climate Paper Became a Tool for Fossil Fuel Industry Messaging
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How a Landmark Climate Paper Became a Tool for Fossil Fuel Industry Messaging

A widely influential climate change paper from Princeton was heavily shaped by oil giant BP to promote fossil fuel-friendly solutions, masking the scale of the climate crisis.

Rising Electric Car Sales Lower Pressure to Soften EU Emission Rules
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Rising Electric Car Sales Lower Pressure to Soften EU Emission Rules

Battery-electric vehicles now account for a fifth of new EU car sales, reducing calls to relax the bloc’s climate targets on car emissions.

European Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to Record Market Share Amid Growing EV Demand
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European Battery Electric Vehicle Sales Surge to Record Market Share Amid Growing EV Demand

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for nearly 24% of European new vehicle registrations in May, driven by strong demand and new model launches, marking a notable shift in the market.

Washington State Grants Licenses to World's First Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant
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Washington State Grants Licenses to World's First Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant

Helion Energy secured key licenses allowing construction of the first-ever nuclear fusion power plant, marking a milestone for clean energy innovation.

Chemours Agrees to $450 Million Settlement with U.S. Government over PFAS Pollution
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Chemours Agrees to $450 Million Settlement with U.S. Government over PFAS Pollution

Chemours will pay more than $450 million to resolve federal and state claims related to the release of PFAS chemicals and fund extensive pollution control and water treatment programs.

President Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Oil Companies Over Gas Price Discrepancies
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President Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Oil Companies Over Gas Price Discrepancies

President Trump directs the Department of Justice to probe major oil firms for not lowering pump prices in line with rapidly falling crude oil costs.

Trump Advocates Tariffs and Regulatory Rollbacks to Boost Mack Trucks Manufacturing
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Trump Advocates Tariffs and Regulatory Rollbacks to Boost Mack Trucks Manufacturing

During a visit to Mack Trucks’ plant, President Trump linked tariffs and eased emissions rules to protecting U.S. truck production while urging progress in labor negotiations.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Completes Over 8,000-Mile US Journey, Challenging EV Range Concerns
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Completes Over 8,000-Mile US Journey, Challenging EV Range Concerns

A Volkswagen ID. Buzz covered more than 8,200 miles across 30 US states, demonstrating that EVs with moderate range can handle extensive road trips with manageable charging and cost.

Understanding What ‘Carbon Neutral’ Means for Consumer Products
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Understanding What ‘Carbon Neutral’ Means for Consumer Products

With no official government certification in the U.S., companies claiming carbon neutrality follow a multi-step process involving footprint calculation, reduction, and offsets.

Trump directs DOJ to investigate oil companies amid questions over gasoline pricing
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Trump directs DOJ to investigate oil companies amid questions over gasoline pricing

Former President Trump instructed the Justice Department to investigate oil firms for alleged price gouging, despite gasoline prices declining nationwide.