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Volkswagen is reeling in China. Can EVs help it grow in the US?
The German automaker is planning 30 new electric or hybrid models in China in a bid to lift its market share to 15%.
Rio Tinto class action over Bougainville mine damage set for October hearing
The mining group is being sued for environmental and social damage caused by the mine in Papua New Guinea it operated in the...
Portugal plans to raise share of renewables in electricity consumption to 93% by 2030
Portugal plans to raise the contribution of renewables in electricity consumption to 93% by 2030, as part of its decarbonisation push, according to...
US senators introduce bill to speed approvals of energy projects
US Senate bill aims to expedite permitting for power transmission, mining, and LNG exports, strengthening the grid and supporting the 2035 decarbonization goal.
CN Rail fined $8M for crude oil spills related to 2015 train derailments
CN Railway fined $8M for 2015 derailments releasing 3.6M liters of oil into Ontario’s environment, violating the federal Fisheries Act.
UK climate groups, unions demand ‘just transition’ for Tata Steel workers
Climate groups and unions are calling for alternative solutions to decarbonising Tata’s Port Talbot plant in order to prevent mass job losses.
Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline weighs debt deal ahead of potential sale: report
Trans Mountain plans bond market refinancing to manage its C$25.3 billion debt ahead of the Canadian government's sale of the pipeline.
John Swinney pledges £2m for pipeline for carbon capture project
Scottish First Minister under fire as he announced Scottish Government funding towards carbon capture project
Biden administration announces $4.3 billion in climate grants
The Biden administration announced projects pitched for $4.3bn in grants created by the president's signature climate law
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
The EPA is awarding $4.3bn in grants to fund projects in 30 states, targeting greenhouse gas emissions from industry
