John Podesta, the White House aide overseeing new tax credits, said rules were expected to be in place within months. Avoiding waste and fraud is a priority.
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They Fought the Lawn. And the Lawn’s Done.
After their homeowner association ordered them to replace their wildlife-friendly plants with turf grass, a Maryland couple sued. They ended up changing state law.
Your Wednesday Briefing: A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
Plus Argentina beat Croatia to advance to the World Cup finals.
Europe Reaches Deal for Carbon Tax Law on Imports
If approved, as expected, the plan would impose tariffs on countries that fail to take strict steps to curb their greenhouse gas emissions.
Qatar Extends Its Natural Gas Dominance at Russia’s Expense
As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Tiny Vanuatu Uses Its ‘Unimportance’ to Launch Big Climate Ideas
It wants a top international court to weigh in on whether nations are legally bound to protect against climate risks.
US Proposes Global Green Steel Club That Would Put Tariffs on China
A concept paper sent to the European Union suggests a new trade approach to tax metal made with higher carbon emissions in countries like China.
John Kerry Plans to Meet With Biden to Discuss His Future as Climate Envoy
In an interview, Mr. Kerry said he would meet with the president next week to talk about “the road ahead.”
India Chases Clean Energy, but Economic Goals Put Coal First
“I will not compromise on the availability of power,” India’s energy minister has declared in defense of fossil fuel use, which is heavily subsidized.
Renewables Will Overtake Coal by Early 2025, Energy Agency Says
In a new report, the international group said that solar, wind and other renewable sources will expand much more swiftly than forecast last year.