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Tesla’s China factory head Song Gang leaves company, letter to staff shows
Tesla's Shanghai plant manager Song Gang has left the company, according to a letter he sent to staff on Wednesday.
Global demand spurring Indonesia’s mining boom comes at a cost for many communities
Kabaena, Indonesia faces environmental devastation from nickel mining, harming local communities and ecosystems reliant on the sea.
Apple says it has told suppliers to stop buying minerals from Congo
Apple told suppliers their smelters and refiners must stop buying tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from the DRC and Rwanda as conflict has...
U.S. Energy chief Granholm warns against ‘unfettered exports’ of liquefied natural gas
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says a "business-as-usual approach" to LNG exports is "neither sustainable nor advisable."
Commonwealth plans world’s first grid-scale fusion power plant in Virginia
Commonwealth Fusion Systems plans to build the world's first grid-scale fusion power plant in Virginia, aiming for 2030 power generation.
Biden administration releases LNG export study, urging caution on new permits
The Biden administration's study on LNG exports warns of increased emissions and potential price hikes, advocating for cautious permitting.
After fanfare of Churchill Falls deal, Newfoundland urged to learn its dam lessons
Energy observers urge Newfoundland and Labrador to independently review a major deal with Quebec, fearing it may favor Quebec.
Canada pushes out target for net-zero electricity grid by 15 years
Canada's Clean Electricity Regulations now target a net-zero grid by 2050, shifting from a 2035 goal amid industry concerns.
