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Complex supply chains and climate change make “clean beauty” near impossible, but some keep trying
Sustainable beauty brands struggle with supply chain transparency, balancing eco-friendly practices with industry challenges.
US awards $521 million in grants to boost EV charging network
Biden administration hopes to give US EV charging network a boost with 9,200 more ports across 41 projects.
UN watchdog says Russian nuclear plant ‘extremely exposed’ if attacked
Director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns of nuclear threat in Kursk amid fighting between Russia and Ukraine.
Japan PM Kishida to hold ministerial meeting on nuclear plant restart
Talks will be held on Tepco plant restarting with a focus on gaining local consent after 2021 regulatory ban eased.
China accuses Canada of protectionism over tariffs on EVs
Chinese Commerce Ministry criticises Canadian tariffs on EVs and urges government to "correct its wrong practices" over the move.
Tesla can challenge Louisiana direct sales ban: US court
A federal appeals court revived Tesla's lawsuit against Louisiana's ban on direct vehicle sales, reversing parts of the lower court's dismissal.
Rocky Mountain coal hearings still scheduled despite top court allowing appeal
The Alberta Energy Regulator is proceeding with coal exploration hearings despite a court ruling questioning the validity of the applications.
Researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies to find what works. These are the lessons for Australia
German researchers analysed 1,500 climate policies implemented around the world over the past two decades, and found only a small fraction were effective.
