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Toyota global production down for 10th month despite rising sales
Toyota's global production fell 6.2 per cent in November, marking a 10th month of decline, despite a 1.7 per cent rise in worldwide...
Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather
California faces record flooding, tornado warnings, and wildfires, underscoring its vulnerability to extreme weather events.
French officials raise Mayotte death toll to 39 after Storm Chido
French officials raised the death toll in Mayotte to 39 from 35, about 10 days after the islands were battered by a devastating...
Analysis: Honda, Nissan tie-up requires something neither can spare: time
Honda and Nissan plan a merger by 2026 to become the third-largest auto group, but face fierce competition from China.
Investors swoop in to save German flying taxi startup Lilium
A German flying taxi startup was Tuesday saved from collapse after a consortium of investors swooped in at the 11th hour to take...
The carbon tax needs fixing, not axing — Canada needs a progressive carbon tax
Current carbon taxes fail to change behaviors effectively, but a progressive tax targeting high emitters could ensure fairness and boost public support.
India reviews $30 billion sulphur-cutting programme for coal plants
India is reviewing a decade-old $30 billion programme requiring coal-fired power plants to install equipment to cut sulphur emissions.
Japan aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions 60% by 2035 vs 2013 levels
The proposed target sparked calls for deeper cuts from environmentalists and politicians, who argue it is insufficient for the world's fifth-biggest emitter.
US panel could not reach consensus on US-Japan steel deal: Nippon
The deadlock means the controversial $14.9 billion transaction will now be referred to President Joe Biden, who is legally required to act within...
Stellantis unit to pay $4.2 million to resolve California emissions probe
Stellantis unit FCA US agreed to pay $4.2 million to resolve a California investigation into excess emissions, the state said on Monday.
