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New EPA Rule Will Force Hundreds of Chemical Plants to Slash Toxic Emissions

The regulations from the EPA are part of a goal to cut toxic air pollution in the U.S. by over 6,200 tons each year.

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Dubai Firm Loses Bid to Escape Sanctions on ‘Shadow Fleet’

Lawyers for Fractal Marine DMCC, argued that the company, which was set up in early 2022, would be forced into liquidation unless the measures were lifted.

Fractal was one of several firms that sprouted in early 2022 shortly after a Group of Seven price cap and wider western sanctions on Russian oil. Photographer: Ali Mohammadi/Bloomberg

Coalition Urges U.K. Leaders to Push Forward on Hydrogen-Powered Planes

The group believes hydrogen-powered planes are a crucial long-term solution to achieving a carbon-free future for aviation.

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Walmart to Sell AI Truck Routing Tool to Other Companies

Walmart says that using the software to optimize driving routes, pack trailers efficiently and minimize miles traveled has allowed it to avoid generating 94 million pounds of CO2.

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Three U.S. Nitrogen Gas Manufacturers Bar Products From Use in Executions

It’s the first example of corporate action to stop medical nitrogen being used to kill people.

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Climate Activists Target London Insurers

In Europe, there were protests and actions in France, Germany and Switzerland. In the U.S., rallies took place in New York City, Houston, San Francisco, Portland and Denver.

Extinction Rebellion poster, seen at the Feldherrnhalle, Munich. Photo: iStock.com/clu

Southwest Air Boosts Bet on Corn Jet Fuel With LanzaJet Deal

The potential of a lucrative ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel industry could be a major boon to U.S. corn ethanol.

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Shortage of Oil Tankers at Hand as Red Sea Attacks Divert Trade

Oil deliveries have generally become more long-distance since a reshuffling of global oil flows following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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EU Countries Warn German Gas Levy May Boost Reliance on Russia

Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia said the levy — which is paid for by traders or utilities further down supply chains — undermines energy security in the wider region.

Berlin, Germany. Photo: Bloomberg

U.S. Providing $710M in Loans to EV Technology Projects

The larger of the two preliminary loan commitments announced went to a unit of the South Korean semiconductor company SK Siltron.

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Chemship Commissions Wind-Propelled Chemical Tanker

Technology installed on wind-powered Chemical Challenger targets 15% CO2 savings on Transatlantic route.

Chemship's CEO Niels Grotz. Photo: Chemship

EU Industry Calls for Green Shift Help to Rival China and U.S.

Over 70 business and industry leaders are urging the bloc to introduce a European Industrial Deal to boost competitiveness during the shift.

Golfech, France. Photo: Matthieu Rondel/Bloomberg

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