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Volkswagen deliveries fall in 2024 as electric push slows
The 10-brand group, which includes Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini, sold 9.03 million vehicles last year, down 2.3 per cent from 2023.
G20 financial stability watchdog urges broader adoption of climate transition plans
G20's FSB urges standardization of climate transition plans to assess banking risks, as global discrepancies persist.
Sizewell C nuclear plant costs ‘could double to nearly £40bn’
Nuclear plants are becoming vital for electricity in Britain as the government aims to decarbonize the grid by 2030.
IFC says world must urgently streamline green bond ‘taxonomies’
World Bank calls for unified green bond definitions to secure funds for the green transition, amid concerns over US policy shifts.
US aluminium premium shows market sanguine over threat of Trump tariffs on Canada
Despite Trump's tariff threats on Canadian aluminium, U.S. prices show only a modest rise, reflecting market skepticism.
Global road transport emissions to peak in 2025: study
CO2 emissions from road transport could peak worldwide this year thanks to rapid growth in EVs and stricter regulations.
Peru’s niche Bretaña crude oil gains popularity in US
The U.S. Gulf Coast receives its first Bretaña oil cargo this month as refiners seek alternatives to declining Mexican heavy crude.
Biden administration finalizes US crackdown on Chinese vehicles
Biden's administration is finalizing rules that will effectively bar nearly all Chinese cars and trucks from the U.S. market.
One in 10 Canadians live in places susceptible to green transition disruption: report
One in 10 Canadians live in communities susceptible to workforce disruption from the transition to a greener economy.
