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Europe’s automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
The European Commission's decision to slap tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could have far-reaching effects for European automakers, as a possible trade war...
China solar panel manufacturers seek government action to halt freefall in prices
Chinese solar panel manufacturers said they are seeking immediate government intervention to curb investment and industry collaboration to arrest a plunge in prices...
Campaigners hail UK Green Party for ‘grasping reality’ of climate crisis
The Green Party has “grasped the reality” of the climate crisis, environmental groups have said as many welcomed its new manifesto
French renewable energy sector says far-right victory risks trouble for industry
The French renewable energy sector is bracing for a sharp slowdown in wind and solar projects if the far-right wins a majority in...
Africa’s Great Green Wall to miss 2030 goal says UN desertification president
Africa's Great Green Wall, which is meant to restore degraded landscapes and boost economies, is low on cash and unlikely to meet a...
Why does Switzerland’s rebuff of European climate ruling matter?
Switzerland's lower house parliament has voted to reject a landmark court ruling ordering the country to do more to combat global warming
Scottish Lib Dems vow to ‘seize economic opportunities of net zero now’
The Scottish Liberal Democrats would put tackling climate change “at the heart of a new industrial strategy”, deputy leader Wendy Chamberlain has announced
EU slaps extra tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese electric cars
The European Union threatened on Wednesday to hit Chinese electric car imports with additional tariffs of up to 38% from next month
European carmakers hit by ‘fear of retaliation’ from EU tariffs on China EVs
Shares in some of Europe's biggest automakers dropped on fears of Chinese retaliation after the EU imposed duties on imported Chinese EVs
