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Thailand to offer investment incentives for makers of hybrid vehicles
Thailand will introduce investment incentives for manufacturers of hybrid vehicles, its Board of Investment (BOI) said on Friday
Chinese firms seek to cut stakes in new Indonesian nickel smelters
Chinese firms in talks to reduce stakes in Indonesian nickel smelters amid efforts to make their products eligible for US EV tax credits
Chile sees interest from Rio Tinto, LG, BYD and others for Altoandinos lithium site
Twelve companies, including Rio Tinto, BYD, and LG Energy, submitted proposals to develop a lithium project in Chile's Altoandinos salt flats, ENAMI announced.
Brazil judge blocks paving of highway through heart of Amazon rainforest
The judge halted the BR-319 highway paving in the Amazon, citing deforestation fears, overturning Bolsonaro’s plan.
First Quantum copper mine not on govt agenda this year, Panama’s Mulino says
President Mulino of Panama said issues surrounding the shuttered copper mine will not be addressed until early 2025.
Future of undersea power cable linking Greece, Cyprus, Israel to be decided next month: minister
The future of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable hinges on a ruling about Cypriot consumer costs, expected next month, promising cheaper, renewable energy.
UN chief warns of harms from ‘crippling heat’ amid record temperatures
UN Secretary-General Guterres warns of "crippling heat" amid record-breaking global temperatures, urging urgent action on climate change and protection for vulnerable populations.
Small modular reactors have promise. But we found they’re unlikely to help Australia hit net zero by 2050
The Conversation: Despite interest in small modular reactors, they won’t be ready to aid Australia’s net-zero goals by 2050 due to high costs,...
Power station secures injunction against ‘threat of protest’
Threat of Drax protests and activist encampment sees power station receive injunction after court hearing.
