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ScottishPower aims £12bn more at UK clean energy after Labour solar farms row
The investment comes alongside £8 billion from Danish energy giant Orsted and £2.5 billion from offshore wind power firm GreenVolt.
Canada’s PBO releases updated carbon price report after previous error sparked controversy
The parliamentary budget officer says his updated carbon price report is consistent with earlier findings, despite correcting an error.
UAW chief slams Trump over threat to revoke EV investments
UAW President warns hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs are at risk if Trump revokes the Inflation Reduction Act's EV investments.
China’s Chery assembles cars in Russian plants vacated by Western rivals
Chinese carmaker Chery has started assembling cars in Russia for sale in the country at three factories vacated by Western rivals including Volkswagen...
China’s solar goes from supremacy to oversupply
China's solar industry, bolstered by state support, faces challenges from foreign tariffs and intense domestic price competition.
South Africa offers a lesson on how not to shut down a coal plant
South Africa’s Komati coal plant shutdown stalls green transition, leaving jobs lost and renewable projects delayed.
Head of international shipping regulator says industry must do more to cut carbon pollution
The new head of the IMO urges shipping companies to reduce emissions, stressing that more can be done before 2030 goals.
European donors woo South Africa’s sceptical coal belt on green energy
European politicians and diplomats urge South Africa's coal communities to embrace renewables, promising support amid transition fears.
UN agency launching platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules
The UN plans an online platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules, delayed until 2026 to allow compliance.
Carbon removal no solution if world overshoots warming target, scientists say
Scientists warn even large-scale CO2 removal won't prevent climate catastrophe as global temperatures near a 1.5C rise.
