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China: still the world’s biggest emitter, but also an emerging force in climate diplomacy
China clearly wants to play more of a global leadership role in the energy transition, writes Xu Yi-chong, a professor of governance and...
Baker Hughes sees lower North America activity; bets on foreign demand
Baker Hughes cut its North American spending outlook but raised full-year revenue estimates, betting on strong international growth and gas equipment demand.
Nissan cuts output at top Japanese plant, sources say
Nissan cut planned production by a third at its top Japanese plant this month, hit by slow EV demand and lack of hybrid...
Toyota to build EV battery plant for Lexus cars, Nikkei reports
Japan's Toyota Motor plans to build a battery plant for EVs in the southwestern prefecture of Fukuoka, the Nikkei business daily reported
Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
The judge halted the BR-319 highway paving in the Amazon, citing deforestation fears, overturning Bolsonaro’s plan.
GE Vernova says manufacturing problem behind wind turbine blade breaking off Nantucket Island
GE Vernova will reinspect 150 turbine blades after a manufacturing issue at a Canadian factory caused a blade to break and wash ashore...
Q&A: What China’s push for ‘new quality productive forces’ means for climate action
Carbon Brief unpacks the concepts underpinning new quality productive forces, and what it means for China’s climate, energy and industrial policy.
Honda to cut ICE car production capacity in China, Nikkei reports
Honda will close three of its seven production lines in China, reducing its annual ICE vehicle capacity to 1 million from 1.49 million.
Ford profit disappoints, stock falls 12% as quality issues dog automaker
The Detroit automaker earned an adjusted profit of 47 cents per share, significantly missing analysts' expectations of 68 cents.
