The United States government is making its largest investment into industrial decarbonisation, with plans to invest up to $6 billion in projects to reduce emissions. The EU's environment ministers are considering a 90% emissions cut by 2040, with business support. Australia is set to introduce vehicle efficiency standards to significantly reduce emissions from new vehicles by 2030. Shipping companies are benefiting from the EU's inclusion of the maritime sector in its carbon market. The EU is also promoting the development of small modular reactors, with discussions featuring representatives from Rolls Royce SMR and nucleareurope, as well as skepticism from Greenpeace.

The United States has implemented new vehicle pollution standards, projected to save seven billion tons of carbon emissions annually. EU transport emissions are rising, potentially accounting for nearly half of Europe's greenhouse gases by 2030. Small island states seek greater ambition ahead of COP29. South Korea's electricity price hikes are attributed to fossil fuel dependence and a delayed energy transition. KLM faced a court ruling for misleading advertising. The US solar industry's overreliance on imports is highlighted, while Chile boasts the world's first solar-powered air traffic control radar station. Carbon Tracker's Maeve O’Connor discussed oil and gas companies' alignment with the Paris Agreement, revealing subpar performance with the best grade being a 'D'.

EU energy ministers have unanimously voted to adopt a new law mandating that Europe's gas storage be at least 80% full by November 2022, in response to disruptions from Russian gas deliveries. The European Commission has accused Russia of using gas supply as blackmail, and there are concerns that the EU could lose its entire Russian gas supply by year's end. The EU is attempting to fill 85% of its total underground gas storage capacity this year. Despite challenges, storage levels are currently 56% higher than the historical average. The EU is also looking to diversify its gas supply, with record LNG imports and cooperation with the US. Solidarity within the EU is emphasized, with countries urged to update contingency plans and prepare for possible further disruptions. The European Commission is planning a proposal on reducing energy demand, and a coordinated demand reduction plan is in the works.