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Hyundai to invest more than $50 bn in South Korea in major EV push
Hyundai on Wednesday revealed plans to invest more than $50 billion in South Korea by 2026, with a huge chunk dedicated to boosting...
Vast Vienna wastewater heat pumps showcase EU climate drive
In a large hall on the outskirts of Vienna, shiny pipes carry treated wastewater through three giant heat pumps, part of Austria’s drive...
Economists defend Liberals’ carbon price as political rhetoric heats up
OTTAWA — Dozens of Canadian economists issued an ardent defence of Canada’s price on pollution on Tuesday, as the government faces increased pressure...
Climate-resilient hops trialled amid sustainability concerns for British beer
Farmers, brewers and merchants have been trying out new varieties of organic hops that are resilient to climate change amid concerns over the...
Lawsuit accuses gas utility in Canada of deceiving consumers with ‘greenwashing’
An environmental group is suing a natural gas utility in British Columbia, accusing it of "greenwashing" its product through advertising, making the company...
Record number of climate resolutions filed for North American firms
BOSTON (Reuters) – A record 263 climate-related shareholder resolutions have been filed so far this year for annual meetings of North American companies,...
Chinese EV makers challenge market leaders at Bangkok car show
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese electric vehicle makers are showcasing their latest models, including a flying car, as they take on global rivals at...
France’s Atos expands debt restructuring talks after record losses
By Mathieu Rosemain and Augustin Turpin (Reuters) -Atos, the crisis-hit French IT consulting firm whose shares have plummeted over the last two years,...
