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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.
Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity
Manitoba Hydro posted a net loss of $157 million in the last fiscal year and is set to end up in the red...
What is China’s Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
Jinjiang has rejected the claim about workers in slavery-like conditions in a Brazil factory.
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
Nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024.
Move over Mercedes: Chinese cars grab Mexican market share
Asian brands benefited from an exemption from import tariffs on electric vehicles.
Big Oil backtracks on renewables push as climate agenda falters
Major European energy companies are slowing and sometimes reversing their renewables investments.
