Environment

Angry farmer protests are spreading across Europe — and getting results

The European Union prides itself on being a champion for the environment. But that reputation is now being firmly tested,…

Budget office projects Biden green energy plan will cost much more than initial estimate

WASHINGTON — The U.S. budget deficit will grow by an estimated $1 trillion over the next 10 years, the nonpartisan…

John Podesta will take over for John Kerry as the U.S. special climate change envoy, AP source says

White House senior adviser John Podesta will replace John Kerry as U.S. special climate change envoy, a person familiar with…

Biden pauses approval of new LNG export projects in win for climate activists

President Joe Biden paused pending approvals of exports from new liquefied natural gas projects on Friday, a move cheered by…

Drone strikes hit St. Petersburg; Russian oil depot on fire

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Ukraine targeted the Russian city of St. Petersburg…

Ukraine war updates: Kremlin shares its view of Davos after being snubbed; Russia says Kyiv attacked Baltic oil terminal

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. Russia claimed that Ukraine attacked several Russian regions…

BYD beats Tesla for a second straight year after producing more than 3 million cars in 2023

BEIJING — BYD produced more than 3 million new energy vehicles in 2023, surpassing Tesla‘s production for a second straight…

Israel-linked hackers claim cyberattack that hit 70% of Iran’s gas stations

A hacking group widely reported as being linked to Israel has taken responsibility for a cyberattack that’s knocked out the…

House panel subpoenas Vanguard, Arjuna in ESG ‘collusion’ probe

WASHINGTON — A House panel subpoenaed The Vanguard Group and Arjuna Capital on Monday, the latest step in its yearlong…

How a tax break of up to $3,200 can help heat your home more efficiently this winter

Winter is almost here, meaning the year’s coldest temperatures aren’t far off. But homeowners can take advantage of recently enacted…