Tesla robotaxi event was long on promises, but investors wanted more details
Robotaxis topped Elon Musk’s to-do list Thursday night at Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood unveiling.
Swedish court upholds ruling against Tesla in labour dispute
The court upheld a preliminary ruling that Sweden's postal service Postnord does not need to deliver licence plates to Tesla.
Record wildfires ravage Peru’s ecosystems and wildlife
A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems.
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
Indonesia, Malaysia, EU work on guide for smallholders on EU deforestation rules
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the EU will create a practical deforestation guide for smallholders by November.
In France’s Cognac, Beijing and Brussels’ EV spat spells disaster
In Cognac, French brandy producers and dealers of Chinese-made EVs face challenges from EU tariffs and China's retaliatory measures.
Tesla robotaxi event was long on promises, but investors wanted more details
Robotaxis topped Elon Musk’s to-do list Thursday night at Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood unveiling.
Northvolt: Cash-strapped EV-battery maker in talks for 200 million euros in funding
Northvolt announced job cuts, raising fears that Europe's top EV battery hope may falter amid low demand and Chinese competition.
BP’s refining business sees lower margins as global oil demand stalls
BP follows Shell in reporting a drop in margins after the companies’ refining businesses suffered a downturn in global demand.
Porsche’s nine-month China sales plunge by third
Porsche on Friday posted a 29 per cent nine-month sales drop in China, joining peers BMW and Mercedes in reporting weaker results in...
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island
Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.
Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel
Microbes can turn waste, like carbon monoxide, into biofuels, offering a green solution to industrial emissions and waste.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
‘Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors’: Investors, experts react to Tesla’s robotaxi unveil
Tesla's robotaxi reveal, featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel, disappointed investors with few details on production and plans.
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
In France’s Cognac, Beijing and Brussels’ EV spat spells disaster
In Cognac, French brandy producers and dealers of Chinese-made EVs face challenges from EU tariffs and China's retaliatory measures.
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy’s coal-fired island
Sardinians sabotage wind turbines, resisting renewable projects they say exploit the island, as tensions over green energy rise.
Bodies recovered after deadly Texas refinery incident, says Pemex CEO
Bodies of victims of the chemical leak at Deer Park refinery have been recovered and an investigation into the incident launched.
‘Lot of sci-fi smoke and mirrors’: Investors, experts react to Tesla’s robotaxi unveil
Tesla's robotaxi reveal, featuring gull-wing doors and no steering wheel, disappointed investors with few details on production and plans.
Tesla robotaxi event was long on promises, but investors wanted more details
Robotaxis topped Elon Musk’s to-do list Thursday night at Tesla’s long-awaited Hollywood unveiling.
Bosch, Tenstorrent to collaborate on standardizing automotive chips
Plans include developing a standard method to use a building block of modern chips to create systems that can power vehicles with varying...
On US coast, wind power foes embrace ‘Save the Whales’ argument
Anti-wind power groups along the US East Coast blame whale strandings on offshore projects, despite no scientific evidence.
PJM issues geomagnetic disturbance warning, flags limited risk to grid
PJM warns of possible geomagnetic disturbance affecting the power grid, but no significant impacts are expected until Oct 11.
Toronto takes step toward ban on misleading fossil fuel ads, following TTC move
Toronto moves toward banning misleading fossil fuel ads on city property, aligning with federal anti-greenwashing regulations.
Alberta company fined after worker severely burned in 2021 oil and gas site fire
O'Reilly Oilfield has been fined $90,000 after pleading guilty to one count of failing to protect workers under its supervision.
Canada’s PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy
The parliamentary budget officer says his updated carbon price report is consistent with earlier findings, despite correcting an error.
Canada moves ahead with sustainable investing guidelines, but details still scarce
Canada's government is rolling out green taxonomies, meant to attract more investment for emissions-reducing projects.
‘Carbon contracts for difference’ are not a silver bullet for climate action
Canadian climate policies appear fragile — could carbon contracts for difference secure long-term climate action and investments?
Eni CEO says U.S. funds showing confidence in group’s strategy
U.S. investment funds back Eni's spin-off strategy as CEO Descalzi highlights success with low-carbon ventures and talks with KKR.
Moody’s downgrades Volkswagen outlook to ‘negative’ due to operating weakness
Moody's cuts Volkswagen's outlook to "negative" citing weak performance, low volume growth, and restructuring challenges ahead.
Stellantis CEO says EU carbon rules are pushing industry costs up by 40%
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares noted EU carbon rules are raising auto industry costs as customers avoid pricey EVs.
Swedish court upholds ruling against Tesla in labour dispute
The court upheld a preliminary ruling that Sweden's postal service Postnord does not need to deliver licence plates to Tesla.
In France’s Cognac, Beijing and Brussels’ EV spat spells disaster
In Cognac, French brandy producers and dealers of Chinese-made EVs face challenges from EU tariffs and China's retaliatory measures.
The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work
New Zealand can meet energy and emissions goals by integrating biogas, floating solar, and heat recovery in wastewater systems.
Porsche’s nine-month China sales plunge by third
Porsche on Friday posted a 29 per cent nine-month sales drop in China, joining peers BMW and Mercedes in reporting weaker results in...
Indonesia’s Prabowo to expand farmland by 3 million hectares for self-sufficiency
Indonesia's incoming president, Prabowo Subianto, vows to achieve food self-sufficiency in four years.
Shift to EV-only future would spell job losses, Toyota chairman warns
A shift to an electric vehicle-only future could result in job losses for those in engine-related technology.
Tonle Sap: Cambodian fishermen turn to raising eels as lake fish stocks decline
Climate change and deforestation impacting Tonle Sap lake have led Cambodian fishermen to raise eels.
Record wildfires ravage Peru’s ecosystems and wildlife
A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks, wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems.
Drought blocks shipping in another grains corridor in northern Brazil
Brazil's Amport reports grain transport on Tapajos waterway halted due to severe drought and low water levels in northern Brazil.
Rio Tinto’s real prize: Arcadium’s lithium extraction technology
Rio Tinto's $6.7B Arcadium buyout will give it lithium filtration technology set to transform electronics, EV production.
Indigenous groups in Brazil say they weren’t consulted on carbon credits
Indigenous groups in Para, Brazil, say they weren’t consulted before a government deal to sell carbon offset credits for Amazon conservation.
Ecuador nature deal scrutiny has not slowed work on debt swaps, IDB says
An enquiry into Ecuador's debt-for-nature swap has not slowed work on the instruments, president of the Inter-American Development Bank said.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
With EU funding, Tunisian farmer revives parched village
In Tunisia, a locally-built dam with EU funding helps farmers combat drought, boosting crop production despite water scarcity.
Arbitration rules in favour of BP as sole buyer of Kosmos Energy’s Senegal LNG project
Kosmos Energy is barred from third-party LNG sales in the GTA project after a Paris arbitrator ruled in favor of BP.
Water gushes through palm trees and sand dunes after rare rain in the Sahara Desert
A rare deluge in the Sahara Desert nourishes drought-stricken areas with water not seen for decades.
Meet the microbes that transform toxic carbon monoxide into valuable biofuel
Microbes can turn waste, like carbon monoxide, into biofuels, offering a green solution to industrial emissions and waste.
‘No silver bullet’ for decarbonising Formula One, ESG boss says
F1 aims for net zero by 2030, cutting 50 per cent of emissions from its 2018 baseline, and offsetting the rest through carbon...
Little progress at key meet ahead of COP29 climate summit
Key pre-COP29 meeting ends with little progress on funding a new climate finance deal, as rich countries fail to commit to amounts.
How solar geoengineering could disrupt wind and solar power
While potentially buying time for emissions cuts, solar geoengineering could hinder net-zero efforts by reducing wind and solar energy output.
Countries’ renewable energy plans fall short of target, says IRENA
Governments' renewable energy plans fall 34% short of the U.N. goal to triple capacity by 2030, says an IRENA report.