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Norway faces WWF in court over deep sea mining
Norway argues that it is essential not to rely on China for critical minerals key for renewable technology.
Baltic Sea wind farms impair Sweden’s defence, says military
The government said the towers and rotating blades of wind turbines emit radar echoes and generate other forms of interference.
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
VinFast reported a $550 million net loss for Q3, an improvement from last year, with higher sales.
Bolivia announces $1 bn deal with China to build lithium plants
Bolivia signs $1B deal with China's CBC, a CATL subsidiary, to build two lithium carbonate plants in the southwest.
COP29 president blames rich countries for ‘imperfect’ deal
The contentious deal on Sunday saw wealthy polluters pledge $300B annually to support developing countries.
Steelmaker ArcelorMittal to close two plants in France: unions
ArcelorMittal to shut two French plants by June, citing declining demand from industrial clients, affecting over 130 jobs.
COP29: Failure haunts UN environment conferences
Negotiators at COP29 in Baku struggle for a deal, continuing a history of failed or contentious climate summits.
Indian PM Modi highlights interest in Guyana’s oil
India seeks oil from Guyana, citing rising energy needs, as the two nations sign agreements on energy, agriculture, and defense cooperation.
Volkswagen workers head towards strikes from December
Volkswagen unions plan warning strikes from Dec. 1 as talks stall over factory closures and cost-cutting amid electric transition woes.
Crunch time: What still needs to be hammered out at COP29?
COP29 debates how developed nations will fund $1 trillion yearly for developing countries by 2030, including grants vs. loans and fairness.
