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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...
GM seeks to ease shareholders’ nerves at investor day
GM aims to reassure investors that despite slowing EV demand, profit growth remains achievable, focusing on stability.
EU proposes 12 month delay for deforestation regulation
The EU plans to delay its deforestation-linked import ban by one year, facing opposition from industries and member states.
US should lead global decarbonization to help climate and economy: report
A pro-U.S. climate policy would prioritize domestic economic and geopolitical interests while leading global decarbonization efforts.
In India, warming climate pressures scientists to keep developing tougher seeds
Unpredictable rains and heat in Rayanpet, India, threaten rice crops, prompting farmers to adopt climate-resilient seed varieties
Wildfires in California have burned one million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
California wildfires in 2024 have burned over one million acres, fueled by extreme heat, wind, and dry conditions statewide.
New Jersey’s Atlantic Shores wind farm clears big federal hurdle amid environmental concerns
The U.S. has approved Atlantic Shores' plan to build 197 turbines, generating 2,800 MW to power one million New Jersey homes.
US sets preliminary new duties on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The U.S. imposes anti-subsidy tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports, with rates ranging from 0.14 per cent to 3293.61 per cent.
US issues $2 billion in EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says
The U.S. has issued $2B in EV tax credits for 300,000 vehicles since January, the Treasury said on Tuesday.
GM’s Q3 US sales fall about two per cent
General Motors' Q3 U.S. vehicle sales dropped 2.2 per cent, with buyers opting for affordable models like the Trax SUV.
