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Portugal seeks EU help as wildfire threatens UNESCO-listed forest
Portugal seeks EU help to fight a week-long wildfire on Madeira, threatening a UNESCO-listed forest and disrupting tourism.
Nature Conservancy of Canada acquires Acadian seaside forest for new reserve in N.B.
A seaside forest in southern New Brunswick will be turned into a nature reserve, protecting vital habitat for migratory shorebirds and diverse wildlife.
China calls for more investment in energy upgrades
China's state planner has called for more investment in equipment upgrades to help support the energy transition, saying the market should play a...
Germany’s auto industry calls for stricter climate targets for fuel suppliers
In Germany, fuel targets from the EU might not be enough to reach climate-neutral road traffic, warns auto association in call for ambitious...
Tesla issuing new recall for 9,100 Model X SUVs over trim issue
Physical recall for more than 9,000 Tesla Model X vehicles over cosmetic roof trim that could separate.
SAIC vows to take further measures after EU tariffs draft
Chinese car manufacturer SAIC says it will protect its rights and interests as plans for EU tariffs on EVs published.
Indonesia may shut part of Suralaya coal power plant to curb pollution
The government is considering shutting down 2GW of the Suralaya plant's capacity in a bid to cut emissions.
China auto body says EU draft on tariffs for Chinese EVs brings ‘risks’
Chinese carmakers oppose European Commission's draft policy to impose 36% EU tariff on EVs from China.
World’s ‘largest solar precinct’ approved by Australian government
$30bn Australia-Asia Power Link given the green light to deliver six gigawatts of clean energy through underwater cables to Singapore.
UK policy ‘blitz’ on clean energy backed by public, polling suggests
British public have noticed rush of UK clean energy policy announcements since election, with most approving of push for renewables.
