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According to the Atlantic Council, Chinese sales of EVs abroad rose 70 percent in 2023, reaching $34.1 billion. Almost 40 percent went to the European Union (AFP)
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EU plans 36% tariff on Chinese EVs, lower for Tesla

EU Tesla tariffs pegged at just 9% as the bloc continues trade battle with China over state subsidies.

The ICJ will hear arguments about climate change from December (AFP)
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Top UN court to hold climate justice hearings in December

Highest UN court has announced hearings over a key climate justice case outlining consequences for failing to address the climate emergency

A file picture from March 2017 shows Escondida miners on strike at the world's largest copper mine (AFP)
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Workers strike at world’s biggest copper mine in Chile

Escondida mine strike called by union over unmet demands echoes 44 days of action in 2017 that cost BHP $740m.

People ride e-scooters in Melbourne's central business district on August 14 (AFP)
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Melbourne officials vote to ban rental e-scooters

Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters, abruptly moving to end a trial contract with two firms after a community revolt.

The Mediterranean basin is one of the hot spots of global warming (AFP)
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Mediterranean Sea temperatures match 2023 records

The Mediterranean Sea has reached record temperatures over 30°C, with persistent heatwaves threatening marine life and ecosystems.

The July average temperature anomaly even reached 9-10C over limited parts of Dronning Maud Land and part of the eastern Weddell Sea offshore (AFP)
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Antarctica winter experiences prolonged heatwave

Antarctica is experiencing an unusually prolonged winter heatwave, with July 2024 temperatures averaging 3.1°C above normal, making it the second warmest July since...

A Mercedes electric car charging station at a parking lot in Seoul. Mercedes-Benz Korea has released the names of its electric vehicle battery suppliers, bowing to public outrage after one of its cars burst into flame in a parking lot earlier this month. (AFP)
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Mercedes-Benz Korea discloses EV battery makers after fire

The August 1 fire damaged hundreds of vehicles and created a national panic amid growing calls for transparency on battery supply chains.

In July, the EU slapped extra provisional duties of up to 38 percent on Chinese EVs (AFP)
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China launches appeal at WTO over EU electric vehicle tariffs

Beijing said Friday it had filed an appeal with the World Trade Organization over EU imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese EV imports

Siemens CEO Roland Busch said the German group was 'benefiting from the boom in artificial intelligence' (POOL)
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Siemens profits soar on software demand, AI and energy transition

Boom in AI and upgraded power grids sees Siemens profits jump by 50% on last year.

The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as 'irresponsible' (AFP)
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Chile’s largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China

The Huachipato plant suspended operations, citing financial challenges despite tariffs on Chinese steel.

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