As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force
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As Iran Seizes Tankers, U.A.E. Pulls Back From U.S.-Led Maritime Force

The United Arab Emirates announced it had stopped participating in the security group after Iran seized two tankers in the Persian Gulf recently.
Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help
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Europe Frets U.S. Battery Factory Subsidies Will Hurt, Not Help

The European Union is trying to assemble the building blocks to produce electric cars, but subsidies are luring companies to the United States.
Reassessing Engine No. 1’s Fight Against Exxon Mobil
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Reassessing Engine No. 1’s Fight Against Exxon Mobil

As investors press Exxon Mobil on climate issues, activists say that a hedge fund’s eco-focused victory over the oil giant two years ago has achieved little.
The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.
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The U.S. Needs Minerals for Electric Cars. Everyone Else Wants Them Too.

The United States is entering an array of agreements to secure the critical minerals necessary for the energy transition, but it’s not clear which of the arrangements can succeed.