US fuel standards move closer
White House says it will not veto energy bill demanding improvements in cars' fuel efficiency
The US Senate approved the long-anticipated energy bill that will demand increases in the fuel efficiency of US cars and trucks and boost production of controversial biofuels. However, environmentalists...
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Billionaire industrialist David Koch dies aged 79
Prominent funder of climate sceptic and anti-regulation lobby groups died from advanced prostate cancer
Shell closes in on takeover deal for Australian energy supplier ERM Power
Oil giant makes first foray into Australia's competitive power market as it continues drive into consumer energy supply, renewables, and clean technologies
IKEA, Unilever, and BNP Paribas join business drive against inequality
Business for Inclusive Growth (B4IG) coalition will launch at the G7 summit this weekend, warning inequalities around the world are economically-damaging
Global briefing: Museum of fossil fuels opens in Sweden
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