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Vertu Motors: Electric carmakers are slashing prices to meet emissions targets
The car dealership group said demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is trailing behind supply, leading to widespread price cuts.
China’s Zeekr launches its EV in Australia, eyes New Zealand next
Zeekr launches its first EV in Australia, with two models slated for 2024, and plans to expand to New Zealand this year.
Climate change solutions not always good for biodiversity
Some approaches to tackling global warming can have unintended knock-on consequences for nature and the protection of biodiversity, say scientists urging a more...
Alberta govt launches $7M ad campaign against incoming federal emissions cap
The province's $7-million campaign claims federal regulations would make "groceries, gas and all of life’s necessities even more expensive."
Trump says ‘obnoxious’ tariffs will bring factories to US
Donald Trump says companies will drop plans to build factories overseas when faced with the threat of high tariffs on shipping goods to...
ADVISORY: WRI Press Call on Expectations for COP29
October 15 2024 Journalists: Register Here. WRI experts will outline some of most significant and contentious issues that negotiators will contend with at the...
COP29 draft climate pact leaves open thorny question of money
UN draft narrows COP29 climate finance options for poorer nations but leaves unresolved how much rich countries will pay.
Brazil state to consult Indigenous people on carbon credits sale
Para will consult Indigenous communities on how they’ll benefit from the sale of carbon offset credits to U.S. firms protecting the Amazon.
Russia seeks over $1 billion in damages from Shell, report says
Russia has filed a lawsuit against eight Shell units that left Russia after the military conflict with Ukraine began.
Germany earmarks $3 billion for decarbonisation subsidies
To achieve climate neutrality by 2045, Germany will offer subsidies for decarbonisation in the glass, paper, and chemical sectors.
