U.S. needs to go ‘further and faster’ to achieve climate goals, lawmakers say
With extreme heat waves and climate-related disasters becoming more frequent across the U.S., some politicians are becoming more urgent in…
Spain votes in a major election that could bring the far right back to power
Spain voters headed to the polls on Sunday in an election that could bring the far right to power for…
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry to visit China as talks pick up again
BEIJING — John Kerry, special presidential envoy for climate, is set to visit Beijing from July 16 to 19, according…
Berkshire Hathaway takes control of LNG facility as Buffett ups bet on energy infrastructure
Berkshire Hathaway Energy has agreed to purchase a 50% stake in the Cove Point liquefied natural gas facility for $3.3…
China’s new EV subsidies might not be enough to bolster slowing growth
BEIJING — Subsidies for electric cars aren’t enough to boost growth in China’s slowing economy. One of the few detailed…
Missing Titanic submersible posed risk of ‘extreme danger’ to passengers, OceanGate exec warned in 2018
The OceanGate Expeditions submersible that went missing with five people aboard while trying to visit the site of the Titanic…
Europe wants to use Russia’s assets to pay for Ukraine’s reconstruction — here’s how it might work
The European Union is getting closer to brokering a detailed plan on how to use frozen Russian assets to pay…
Biden sends firefighters, aid to Canada as wildfire smoke blankets much of the U.S.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday assured Americans the government was aiding Canada in fighting the wildfires that have cloaked…
Heavy fighting underway in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv calls for help as first flood deaths reported
This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukraine called for…
Kakhovka dam flooding set to peak; Kyiv says it’s on offensive in Bahmut
This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates. Ukraine is…
