Today’s Key Takeaways: Automakers look for non-Chinese graphite; Why aren’t oil prices higher?   Qatar ready to sign 27-year LNG deal with China.  AK Graphite One project has a new partner.  Senate budget committee focus on fossil fuels.   NEWS OF THE DAY: Analysis: Auto firms race to secure non-Chinese graphite for EVs as shortages loomEric Onstad, Reuters, June 21, 2023  Automakers, including Tesla and … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  EPA emissions rule threatens highway funding. Worries about Chinese economic growth impacts oil prices…again. “More to come” – lawsuits over gas bans. Palmer Project drilling begins. Rep. Peltola votes “yes” on legislation to stop gas stove bans. NEWS OF THE DAY: RED STATES WARN EMISSIONS RULES THREATEN HIGHWAY FUNDING: Some states are warning the Environmental Protection Agency … read more

Today’s Key Takeaway: “As it stands, the World Bank’s climate portfolio does not target resources to ensure that mitigation financing is going where potential gains in emissions reduction are greatest. In turn, the portfolio fails to target adaption financing where the needs are greatest.” What Counts as Climate?The Breakthrough Institute, June 14, 2023 Preliminary Evidence from the World Bank’s Climate … read more