New York (AFP) May 29, 2024 - ExxonMobil shareholders overwhelmingly reelected the oil giant's board Wednesday, the company said, endorsing its hardball tactics in confronting climate activist investors.
Washington DC (UPI) May 28, 2024 - The Biden administration on Tuesday will unveil a new initiative with 21 states to further promote the United States' transition to clean energy sources and better modernize the U.S. power grid as its infrastructure continues to be dated, according to the White House.
Bangkok (AFP) May 28, 2024 - China's carbon dioxide emissions fell in March for the first time since its economy reopened after pandemic restrictions, suggesting the country's emissions may have peaked, according to a new analysis.
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) May 27, 2024 - The new boss of Brazil's Petrobras said Monday it was crucial that the state-run company accelerate oil exploration, including in a controversial offshore basin near the mouth of the Amazon River.
Singapore (AFP) May 27, 2024 - A Singapore shipping firm performed on Monday what it called the world's first simultaneous refuelling of a container ship with bio-methanol while it was being loaded with cargo in the port.
Princeton NJ (SPX) May 26, 2024 - Both literally and figuratively, light pervades the world. It banishes darkness, conveys telecommunications signals between continents and makes visible the invisible, from faraway galaxies to the s
La Defense, France (AFP) May 24, 2024 - The boss of TotalEnergies told shareholders Friday the French energy giant needed to develop new oil fields to meet global demand, as their AGM was picketed by climate activists.
Washington DC (UPI) May 24, 2024 - Senate Democrats have launched an inquiry into allegations that former President Donald Trump promised oil executives to roll back fossil fuel regulations if re-elected on the condition that they donate $1 billion to his 2024 campaign.
Shanghai (AFP) May 23, 2024 - Tesla broke ground on a massive battery factory in Shanghai on Thursday, Chinese state media reported, making it the US electric car giant's second plant in the financial hub.
Rhyolite Ridge, United States (AFP) May 23, 2024 - Delicate pink buds sway in the desert breeze, pregnant with yellow pompoms whose explosion will carpet the dusty corner of Nevada that is the only place on Earth where they exist.
Saint-Berthevin, France (AFP) May 22, 2024 - French greenhouse gas emissions fell by a better-than-expected 5.8 percent in 2023, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said Wednesday.
Washington DC (UPI) May 22, 2024 - The United States will release 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve into the commercial market, the Biden administration said, in an effort to keep prices low at U.S. pumps this summer.
London (AFP) May 21, 2024 - More than a fifth of Shell investors have revolted against its climate strategy in a key vote, the British energy giant revealed Tuesday.
Paris (AFP) May 21, 2024 - NGOs filed a criminal complaint against French oil giant TotalEnergies and its top shareholders in Paris on Tuesday, seeking a trial for involuntary manslaughter and other consequences of climate change chaos.
Rumaylah, Iraq (AFP) May 19, 2024 - Hussein Julood is taking legal action against British energy giant BP after he lost his son to leukaemia, which he alleges was caused by gas flaring at Iraq's largest oil field.
Dubai (AFP) May 18, 2024 - A missile fired by Iran-backed rebels hit a Greek oil tanker off Yemen early Thursday, causing some damage but no casualties, US Central Command said.
