Semafor Net Zero

After an arbitration court ruled in Chevron’s favor over its contested acquisition of Hess, the oil majors are feeling upbeat.

The early phaseout of solar tax credits could end up helping Chinese manufacturers at the expense of US firms.

Though negotiations resume today, opposition from the US and other oil-producing states has dimmed hopes for success.

Oil prices jumped following the remarks, because finding a replacement for Russian crude at the volumes India now imports would strain the market.

Data centers’ voracious need for power, combined with rising natural gas prices means more power plants are switching from gas back to coal.

Wind, solar, and battery storage projects tend to require large upfront investment before they pay off.

The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemic warning as the worst yellow fever outbreak in decades spreads across South America.

The magnitude 8.8 quake is believed to be the joint sixth-largest on record, though only minor injuries near the epicenter have been reported.

The EPA’s expected proposal will make it much harder for future administrations to regulate greenhouse gases.

Clean energy has proven to be critical in keeping up the supply of power for air conditioners, and may have saved households in New England up to $20 million in bills.

Solar panel installations in China fell in June, as the government pulled back on subsidies after a record-breaking construction boom this year.

The new US trade deal with Europe hinges on a promise that will be impossible to meet and could backfire for US consumers.