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Trump, China and 300 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil
As the US powers ahead with its plans to recover Latin America’s ‘oil El Dorado’, we explore Venezuela’s environmental and geopolitical outlook.
Carbon & Climate
Why developing countries oppose the EU’s carbon border tax
As the EU's carbon border tax takes effect in 2026, developing countries warn it could shift climate costs onto poorer exporters.
Policy & Finance
Japan to scrap environmental levy on car purchases in tax overhaul
Tokyo approved the outline of tax reforms for fiscal 2026 to scrap purchase-stage green levy as environmental groups warn of weaker incentives.
Transport
Japan debates scrapping car environmental tax, pitting industry pressures against climate aims
Opposition seeks to abolish purchase-time levy, while critics say weaker incentives could slow shift to cleaner cars.
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Q&A: COP30 Europe envoy on green backlash and taxing tech
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In data: US tariffs threaten India's shrimp and textile jobs
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Asian garment industry braces for higher US tariffs
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Policy & Finance
How will Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill affect climate change?
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Food & Agriculture
'Just managing': US tariffs leave Indian shrimp farmers struggling
Policy & Finance
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