French, German ministers to tackle green subsidies with US by AFP Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2023 The French and German economy ministers, Bruno Le Maire and Robert Habeck, kick off high-stakes talks with US officials Tuesday to underscore European concerns over President Joe Biden’s ambitious climate action plan. The aim is […]
EU close to response to US green subsidy scheme: France by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) Feb 6, 2023 The European Union was close to finalising its response to the United States’ multi-billion-dollar climate subsidy programme that has sparked tensions with the bloc, the French economy minister said Monday. The minister, Bruno Le […]
US climate subsidies unsettle Europe’s green industry plans By Sebastien ASH Heide, Germany (AFP) Feb 4, 2023 An empty field near Heide in a corner of Germany known more for its cabbage farming is the chosen site for a huge battery factory and potential pillar of the country’s future green economy. […]
Astronauts use spacewalk to continue upgrade of ISS solar arrays by Paul Godfrey Washington DC (UPI) Feb 2, 2023 Astronauts from NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency stepped out from the International Station to begin a spacewalk early Thursday to complete work started by another work team almost two weeks ago — part […]
Mexico invites foreign investment in clean energy transition by AFP Staff Writers Puerto Peasco, Mexico (AFP) Feb 3, 2023 Mexico welcomes investment by all countries in its clean energy projects, its foreign minister said on Thursday, launching a diplomatic charm offensive amid international concerns over controversial power reforms. Several dozen ambassadors were taken […]
EU unveils plan to counter US green subsidies, China competition by AFP Staff Writers Brussels (AFP) Feb 1, 2023 The EU on Wednesday unveiled proposals including a controversial relaxation of state aid rules to counter the threat to European industry from US green subsidies and unfair competition from China. The bloc is racing […]
