US oil export ban 'very likely' to be liftedThe 40-year-old ban on most US crude oil exports will "very likely" be lifted in the government spending bill, and talks on the final budget deal are likely to continue through the weekend, a Senate aide said on Friday. More… |
US oil export ban 'very likely' to be liftedThe 40-year-old ban on most US crude oil exports will "very likely" be lifted in the government spending bill, and talks on the final budget deal are likely to continue through the weekend, a Senate aide said on Friday. More… |
Obama pledges $3bn for climate fundPresident Barack Obama on Friday pledged a $3 billion US contribution to an international fund to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate change, putting the issue front and center of the G20 Leaders Summit in Australia. More… |
Africa supports $100bn 2020 climate fundThe African group of countries on Wednesday scaled back demands for climate finance from rich countries, meeting proposals made by developed nations and signalling agreement on a core obstacle in UN talks. Addressing talks meant to agree a More… |