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Countries have been overlooking their biggest climate allies: local and regional governments
Cities generate over 70 per cent of global emissions, but multilevel partnerships can unlock their vast potential for climate action.
Thailand to extend production timeframe for battery EVs, investment board says
Thailand extends BEV production and boosts hybrid EV incentives to support South East Asia's auto hub.
Rio Tinto lifts 2025 guidance for capex, copper output
Rio Tinto boosts 2025 capital spending forecast, eyes copper growth with a 50 per cent output surge in Mongolia, and focuses on EV...
Australia’s Lynas near 3-week high after China bans export of critical minerals to US
Lynas Rare Earths shares hit a three-week high after China banned exports of key minerals to the U.S. on Tuesday.
Vietnam pushes electric motorbikes as pollution becomes ‘unbearable’
In polluted Hanoi, Gen Z riders embrace e-bikes to fight smog, but challenges like charging and habits slow broader adoption.
Qatar to invest $1.3 billion in climate technology in Britain
The investment is expected to create thousands of jobs and launch climate technology hubs in both countries to accelerate development of clean tech.
Canada’s Saskatchewan moves to keep carbon levy off home heating
The amendment would ensure the province remains the sole registered distributor of natural gas throughout 2025 and beyond.
Meta seeks nuclear power developers for reactors to start in early 2030s
Meta seeks nuclear power proposals to meet AI and clean energy goals, targeting 1-4 GW capacity by 2030 amid rising power demand.
Exxon names former GM president to run oil and gas business
Exxon names former GM exec Dan Ammann to lead oil and gas unit, signaling continued management reshaping with outsiders.
