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China bars some mineral exports to US |
China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States after new U.S. imposed restrictions earlier this week on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment. |
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The Chinese Commerce Ministry's new directive applies to minerals including gallium, germanium, antimony and other materials with potential military applications, The Associated Press reported. However, there are also energy implications: The minerals also have potential for use in batteries. Beijing's move was widely viewed as a response to the Commerce Department's new export controls issued on more than 100 Chinese chipmaking tool manufacturers. The restrictions also block the sales of certain chips and some software tools. China is a major player in the global mineral supply chain. About 60 percent of the world's rare earth mineral production and 85 percent of their processing come from the nation. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said earlier this year that the U.S. is "very concerned" about China's clasp on the supply chain. Read more from our colleague Miranda Nazzaro at TheHill.com. |
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, we're Rachel Frazin and Zack Budryk — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. |
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How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: |
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The planet’s northernmost ocean could experience its first day free of ice as early as 2027, a new study has found. |
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President-elect Trump's victory is expected to result in the U.S. exiting the Paris Agreement once again and more broadly disengaging from global climate efforts. Experts say they don't expect this to derail international work to address global warming, but that it will cede U.S. leadership on climate issues and technology in a way that could make the country less competitive in international markets down the line. |
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DETROIT (AP) — A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. government for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana. |
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Branch out with a different read from The Hill: |
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The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste collapsed. |
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News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: |
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Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant. Little Is Being Done to Curb the Risk. (ProPublica) Uranium mining revival in South Texas portends nuclear renaissance in the state and nation (San Antonio Express-News)
US winter gas stockpile biggest in 8 years, EIA says (E&E News)
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Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: |
- The House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing on the Biden administration's liquified natural gas (LNG) policy. Energy Department official Brad Crabtree is slated to appear.
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Two key stories on The Hill right now: |
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) vented his displeasure Monday after two Democratic-appointed federal judges reversed their decisions to retire in what appear to be efforts to stop President-elect Trump from nominating their successors. Read more |
| Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said allegations against Pete Hegseth of sexual assault and other misconduct, some stemming from his time atop two veterans groups, are "very disturbing" and are making his path to becoming the next Defense secretary more arduous. Read more |
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