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Autonomous car rules advancing faster than the vehicles themselves: UN
Fully autonomous cars are still years away from hitting the streets, but internationally-agreed rules on their use could be ready by mid-2026
Factbox-Companies forging a rare earths industry in the EU
New European Union legislation aims to boost the domestic output of critical minerals.
Climate lawsuits against companies on the rise: report
Accusations of "climate-washing" or misleading marketing have been among the drivers for more recent cases against corporations.
Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant
Tesla's EV manufacturing facility in the Bay Area has racked up over 100 violations for allegedly releasing emissions into the atmosphere over the...
Next UK government urged to fund ‘just transition’ for oil and gas workers
The next government must provide a “clear and funded” transition plan for workers in the offshore oil and gas industry, including the North...
Volvo to delay EV EX30’s US shipments due to higher tariffs on Chinese imports
Volvo won't deliver the EVs until 2025 as it shifts production of the compact SUV out of China in the wake of tariff...
Republican state AGs challenge new US fuel economy rules
The AGs have called the ne requirements unworkable and forcing automakers to build more electric vehicles.
EU drafts plan to avoid disputes over green energy mega-projects
Brussels is concerned that disputes over who should pay could hamper the build-out of these major new green energy hubs.
Codelco copper output falls behind target in May, document shows
Chile's Codelco, one of the world's largest copper producers, is battling hard to revive production.
Complex bids could extend Citgo auction evaluation, sources say
The court-organized auction of the seventh-largest U.S. oil refiner aims to satisfy up to $21.3 billion in claims against Venezuela.
