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After long delay, French nuclear plant coming on stream
France's Flamanville nuclear reactor will start service on December 20, 2024, after 12 years of delays and rising costs.
‘Oil is everywhere’: Russians tackle Black Sea spill
Around 4,000 volunteers have been cleaning beaches near the resort city of Anapa from the spill from two tankers damaged by a storm...
Japan’s draft climate strategy spurs calls for bolder cuts in carbon emissions
Japan's draft plan targets a 60 per cent cut in emissions by 2035, but experts call for deeper reductions to meet climate goals.
UK’s National Grid outlines ‘unprecedented’ £35bn investment plans
The plans also contribute to the group’s wider UK investment, which will support 55,000 more jobs by 2030, according to National Grid.
Marathon VW talks to resume in search for pre-Christmas deal with unions
Volkswagen and unions are in crunch talks over German operations cuts, aiming to avoid major strikes before Christmas.
Tesla’s China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows
Tesla's Shanghai plant manager Song Gang has left the company, according to a letter he sent to staff on Wednesday.
Experts’ comments on talks between Honda and Nissan to deepen ties
Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, including a potential merger, as Japan's auto industry faces challenges from Tesla and Chinese...
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
Apple told suppliers their smelters and refiners must stop buying tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from the DRC and Rwanda as conflict has...
