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Scottish government calls to reverse decision to axe fuel insecurity fund

The fund, left out of this year’s budget, previously supported the most vulnerable households through winter.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Stellantis sues UAW in US federal court over strike threats

Automaker Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers in federal court in California, claiming the union's actions around possible strikes...

FILE PHOTO: Cars are seen parked at the port in Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S., August 21, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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European automakers most at risk from US dockworkers strike, analysts say

European automakers face the biggest impact from U.S. East Coast port strikes, risking supply chain disruptions.

Nearly two-thirds of the world's new solar and wind power capacity in 2023 was installed in China, which added a total of 1.84 million renewable energy jobs, a report finds. (AFP)
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China drives record growth in renewable energy jobs: report

Renewable energy jobs hit 16.2 million in 2023, led by China’s 1.84M jobs, as global employment in the sector rose 18 per cent,...

Workers stand in the turbine hall of Uniper's Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station the day after it was taken offline, in Ratcliffe-on-Soar, Britain, October 1, 2024. REUTERS/Phil Noble
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UK’s coal plant closure a milestone towards climate goals, Uniper CEO says

The closure of Britain's last coal plant is a major milestone on the path for the country to meet its climate targets: Uniper...

The RCMP logo is seen on the shoulder of a superintendent during a news conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Five workers seriously injured by blast at energy site in Alberta, RCMP say

An explosion at a Hawthorne Energy site in Cochrane, Alberta injured five workers; the fire may burn for days.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the power station of the Volkswagen plant, ahead of a Volkswagen's works council regular meeting with workers in Germany to discuss matters including progress on its cost-cutting drive, in Wolfsburg, Germany, September 3, 2024. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Volkswagen labour clash spotlights Europe’s car factory problem

Despite the challenges VW faces, a review shows the carmaker may fare better than its European rivals regarding underused plants.

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High costs, slowing China: Volkswagen’s perilous road ahead

Volkswagen faces high costs, China competition, and a troubled EV transition, as tense pay talks with unions begin.

The heat is rising for Quebec Premier François Legault as opposition parties demand more answers about his government's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal. The entrance to Northvolt is shown in St-Basile-le-Grand, east of Montreal, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Musch
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Quebec opposition calls for transparency amid Northvolt layoffs, $7 billion battery plant investment

Opposition parties demand answers about Quebec's investment in the planned Northvolt battery factory near Montreal.

FILE PHOTO: General view outside the Northvolt facility in Vasteras, Sweden, September 29, 2021. Picture taken September 29, 2021. REUTERS/Helena Soderpalm./File Photo
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Northvolt to axe 1,600 jobs as Europe’s EV hopes stall

Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs and suspends expansion as it faces production issues, slow EV demand, and competition from China.

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