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Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in eight states
American EV grants aim to restart or expand manufacturing and assembly in eight states, covering SUVs, school buses, truck batteries and more.
Ukraine relies on friends as Russia strikes power grid
European allies help keep Ukraine energy generation up amid blackouts and Russian attacks on key infrastructure.
New UK government must restore nature as ‘top priority’, green groups urge
Green groups urge PM Keir Starmer to prioritize nature, addressing challenges like increased eco-farming funds, stricter polluter rules, and expanded protected areas.
Amazon tribes win lawsuit over carbon credits in Colombia
Court annulled the $3.8M carbon credit deal in the Amazon rainforest, claimed by six local tribes to have been signed without their consent.
Azerbaijan plans climate fund after pushback on fossil-fuel levy: source
Azerbaijan has abandoned its proposal for a fossil-fuel levy at COP29, opting instead to launch a new fund for green investments in poorer...
Payment problems stifle Russian imports of Chinese cars
Moscow and Beijing use smaller banks to avoid delays, but smaller importers face bounced payments, impacting both countries' trade.
Tesla hikes Model 3 prices in Europe due to tariffs on China-made EVs
Hikes come after European Union imposed electric vehicle tariffs of up to 38% on imports from China.
US tightens steel, aluminum import rules to curb China tariff evasion
The US has unveiled stricter rules on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs.
India needs steady copper supply for economic growth, energy transition
India needs a steady supply of copper to supports its economic growth and ambitious electrification goals. It also needs a copper strategy to...
