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Canadian union Unifor calls for strict tariffs on imported Chinese EVs, components
Unifor urges Ottawa to impose high tariffs on Chinese EVs and components, citing unfair competition risks to the local EV sector.
North Sea oil and gas producers say UK windfall tax is a ‘wrecking ball’
Drilling companies say to expect a sharp drop in revenue following increased UK windfall tax on oil and gas companies.
Western Australian job losses dent nation’s green ambitions
Australia's mining industry lays off 2% of the workforce in July alone, leaving in doubt projects that would feed the energy transition.
EIB and Deutsche Bank team up to support EU wind power industry
Wind equipment makers face challenges including uncertain demand, slow project-permitting, and supply-chain bottlenecks, as well as high inflation and commodity prices.
Net zero transition needs significant investment to avoid failure, report warns
Scotland’s route to net zero must include significant investment to avoid failure, a report has warned. The investment report by the Just Transition...
For decades, governments have subsidised fossil fuels. But why?
Despite growing climate concerns, fossil fuels still supply over 80% of global energy, driven by subsidies to ensure energy security and economic stability.
UK Budget for new clean power schemes gets boost to record £1.5bn
The UK Government is increasing the budget to support the next wave of renewable energy schemes to a record £1.5 billion, it has...
