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Cactus pear is a crop with potential in Italy’s parched south and beyond
An Italy-based company is convinced the cactus pear is a profitable source for biofuel production.
Nations warn of deadlock at landmark plastic pollution talks
Diplomats warn countries may exit talks on world's first plastic pollution treaty if delegations resist compromise.
What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea
Nations finalize a global plastic pollution treaty this weekend, and Greenpeace protests escalate in South Korea.
Nissan CFO Stephen Ma to step down, Bloomberg News reports
Like many foreign automakers, Nissan struggles in China as local brands dominate with affordable EVs and hybrids.
Baidu’s Apollo autonomous vehicles granted licence to test in Hong Kong
This marks Baidu's first known permit for autonomous vehicle testing outside mainland China.
Chile’s Codelco boosts copper output in final dash to meet 2024 target, sources say
Codelco is ramping up copper output to meet 2024 targets after a weak first half, aiming for 1.331M tons, sources reveal.
First monopile successfully manufactured in expanded production facilities: Sif completes first foundation for Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project
Roermond, 29 November 2024. Sif Holding announces that it successfully manufactured the first of 54 monopiles for Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 wind project...
Canada’s oil and gas drilling activity to reach 10-year high in 2025: industry group
Canadian oil and gas drilling is set to hit a decade-high in 2025, driven by new pipelines and LNG export growth.
Mercedes to use Momenta software in 4 models, accelerate China comeback, sources say
Mercedes-Benz taps China's Momenta for ADAS tech, with $75M investment, aiming to regain market share in China by 2025.
Lurpak owner defends methane-cutting feed supplement trial amid boycott calls
Arla defends its methane-reducing cow feed trial amid false claims and boycotts, aiming to cut emissions by 27 per cent.
