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UK government to block incinerators that do not contribute to green plans
The government will block new incinerators unless they reduce landfill waste or replace older facilities, aiming to boost recycling rates.
Space for EVs and flood protection planting among UK’s garden predictions for 2025
In 2025, gardeners in the UK will focus on sustainable designs, incorporating EV-friendly front gardens and flood-preventing plants, per RHS trends.
Machinery fire extinguished at Delta, B.C., coal port terminal: Port authority
A coal stacker fire at Westshore Terminals in Delta, B.C., has been extinguished; no injuries reported, operations paused.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy hits back at Slovak PM Fico as gas transit dispute deepens
Zelenskiy accused Slovakia's PM Fico of opening a "second energy front" against Ukraine amid a deepening gas transit dispute.
China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials
China will cut import tariffs on ethane and some recycled metals from Jan. 1, 2025, to boost imports and green development.
Brazil yanks temp work visas for China’s BYD after trafficking claims
Brazil has suspended temporary work visas for BYD after 163 Chinese workers were found in "slavery-like conditions" at a site in Bahia.
Duke Energy files to recover $1.1 billion in hurricane costs
Duke Energy seeks to recover $1.1B from hurricane costs, raising residential bills by $21 per 1,000 kWh in March 2025.
Shell shuts down oil processing unit to investigate leak, Singapore’s port authority says
Shell estimates that a few tonnes of refined oil products, along with cooling water discharge used in the refining process, have leaked.
Mayotte faces environment, biodiversity crisis after cyclone
Cyclone Chido devastated Mayotte, causing an environmental crisis with widespread destruction of vegetation and wildlife, impacting recovery for years.
