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- 1Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate and EV Market▼Trump Slashes Fuel-Economy Standards in Blow to Climate, Health, EV Market
The Trump administration has moved to sharply roll back US fuel-economy standards, weakening requirements that automakers improve gas mileage. Environmental groups say the change will increase emissions, worsen air quality and slow the shift to electric vehicles, while industry faces uncertainty over future efficiency rules. The decision is drawing criticism from climate and health advocates who see it as a major reversal of US climate policy.
- 2EU asks member states to curb energy demand and store gas●https://www. wacoca.com/news/2944094/ EU、エネルギー需要抑制とガス貯蔵を加盟国に要請-価格危機に警戒（TBS CROSS DIG with Bloomberg） # EU # Europe # Eur
The European Union has urged member states to reduce energy demand and fill gas storage facilities as it keeps watch over an emerging price crisis in Europe's energy markets. The appeal, reported by Bloomberg and carried by Japanese outlets, reflects concern that tight supplies could push prices higher and strain households and industry across the bloc in the coming months.
- 3New battery-based device captures CO2 using less energy●A new device captures CO2 by pumping it across a battery, requiring less energy than current carbon capture systems http
Researchers have developed a device that captures carbon dioxide by pumping the gas across a battery, an approach that requires less energy than existing carbon capture systems. The technology, reported by Ars Technica, could make direct air capture cheaper and more practical for tackling industrial emissions. Early coverage highlights it as a promising advance in climate and energy technology.
- 4US finalizes lower fuel economy standards favoring gas vehicles▼US finalizes new lower fuel economy standards in boost for gas-powered vehicles
The United States has finalized new, weaker fuel economy standards, a move that eases requirements on automakers and is seen as a boost for gas-powered vehicles. The rollback relaxes mileage targets that previously pushed manufacturers toward electric vehicles, drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups and consumers watching the direction of US climate and energy policy.
- 5Trump administration lowers US fuel economy standards●The Latest: Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards
The Trump administration has lowered federal fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, easing efficiency requirements that automakers previously had to meet. The rollback, widely reported across US news outlets, is expected to reduce vehicle costs for consumers but has drawn criticism from environmental groups who say it will increase fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The change reverses stricter standards put in place under the previous administration.
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The Trump administration has completed its rollback of federal fuel-economy standards, weakening requirements that auto manufacturers improve the average fuel efficiency of new vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration, which were aimed at cutting gasoline consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. The change is expected to draw legal challenges from states and environmental groups, while automakers weigh how the looser standards affect their production plans.
- 7CERAWeek draws oil and gas leaders to Houston●A kind of annual meeting of the # oil and # gas industry. Every year, more than 10,000 people from around 90 countries g
CERAWeek, the annual energy industry gathering in Houston, USA, is under way, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees from around 90 countries. The conference draws chief executives of major corporations alongside government representatives to discuss energy policy, oil and gas markets, and the global energy transition. It is widely regarded as one of the sector's most influential annual meetings.
- 8Organic beef farming emits nearly twice the carbon of conventional●# food organic beef farming emitted nearly twice as much carbon as regular farming but may beat out conventional beef by
New discussion of beef farming data claims organic beef production emitted nearly twice as much carbon per unit as conventional farming, though it may outperform conventional beef on other environmental measures. The beef industry is responsible for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions from food production, making it one of the top contributors to climate change, and the findings are prompting debate over whether organic labels truly mean greener food.
- 9Arevia Power Shifts Focus From Solar to Gas and Data Centers▼Scoop: Arevia Power’s ‘Evolution’ From Solar to Gas and Data Centers
Arevia Power, previously known as a solar developer, is reportedly repositioning itself toward gas-fired power and data center energy projects. The reported pivot highlights how energy companies are chasing demand from data centers rather than renewables alone. Details on the scale of the shift and its clients remain limited, but the move fits a broader industry trend of repurposing clean-energy developers for AI-driven power demand.
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A public sector strike in France escalated in Tours, where police responded to stone-throwing outside a high school with tear gas grenades. The day of nationwide industrial action by public employees has drawn attention for isolated confrontations like this one, with local news providing live coverage of the incidents and debates continuing over the strike's demands and the authorities' response.
- 11Western Colorado coal mine breached methane limits nearly fourfold, state says▼Western Colorado coal mine violates methane caps nearly 4 times over, state says
State regulators say a coal mine in western Colorado emitted methane at levels nearly four times above its permitted cap. The finding raises questions about enforcement of Colorado's climate rules and the mine's compliance record. The report has drawn attention in regional coverage of methane pollution from coal operations and the state's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions from extractive industries.
- 12Trump administration scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars●Trump administration says it's scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars
The Trump administration has announced it is scaling back fuel efficiency standards for new cars, loosening requirements that automakers improve gas mileage across their fleets. The move reverses stricter emissions and efficiency rules put in place under previous administrations, and is likely to draw opposition from environmental groups and some states while being welcomed by automakers seeking lower compliance costs.
- 13Retail Energy Supply Association Elects New President Through 2027▼Retail Energy Supply Association Elects New President to Serve the Organization Through 2027
The Retail Energy Supply Association, a US trade group representing competitive retail energy suppliers, has elected a new president to lead the organization through 2027. The appointment signals continuity of the group's advocacy for retail energy markets during a period of policy debate over electricity and natural gas competition.