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EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say
The EU is set to vote on Friday for tariffs up to 45 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, likely increasing trade tensions with...
Unilever strikes climate deals with Walmart and others to meet sustainability goals
Unilever strikes sustainability deals with top retailers like Walmart, aiming to cut emissions and minimize waste.
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
BHP expects copper demand to grow by one million metric tons a year until 2035
BHP forecasts global copper demand to double by 2035 due to tech adoption, despite mining constraints and rising costs.
Colombia launches $40 billion investment portfolio for energy, climate transition
Colombia launches a $40B investment portfolio for eco-tourism, fair energy transition, and ecosystem restoration.
EU changes hydrogen project auction rules to limit Chinese presence
The EU has updated hydrogen auction rules to limit reliance on Chinese parts, promoting local supply chains and security.
Solar and wind integration is key to reaching net zero by 2050: IEA report
There is an urgent need for timely integration of solar PV and wind power to achieve global decarbonization goals: IEA report.
CEOs warn US energy transition subsidies are driving brain drain and investment out of Canada
Canadian CEOs warn that U.S. subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act are driving a brain drain and investment south.
California Gov. Newsom signs laws to curb oil and gas pollution near neighborhoods
Governor Newsom signed laws to cut oil pollution, empower local restrictions, and fine low-producing oil wells in California.
HSBC says governments’ climate plans need to provide sector details
HSBC group says governments must provide sector-level detail on carbon emission plans to make them workable.
