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Analysis: Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
GM faces dual threats from Trump’s EV subsidy cuts and tariffs, as regulatory shifts challenge its electrification strategy.
Could making hydrogen-based ‘green iron’ in emerging markets speed shift to green steel in developed countries?
OIES: Could setting up ironmaking plants powered by green hydrogen in developing countries support the transition to green steel?
Union says nearly 100,000 workers joined Volkswagen strikes across Germany
Volkswagen workers protest site closures and wage cuts, with 98,650 joining strikes as union warns of more action.
US ‘disappointed’ after plastic pollution talks collapse: White House
The U.S. expressed disappointment as nations failed to reach a global plastic waste treaty, blaming a 'small group' of blockers.
China bans export of critical minerals to US as trade tensions escalate
Gallium and germanium are used in semiconductors, with germanium also key for solar cells.
Explainer: After China’s mineral export ban, how else could it respond to U.S. chip curbs?
China’s export curbs on minerals like graphite highlight its leverage in EVs and chips during the energy transition.
Ukrainians find new energy sources to beat blackouts as winter arrives
Ukrainians turn to solar panels and generators as Russia's strikes on energy infrastructure intensify ahead of winter.
Trump says will ‘block’ Nippon Steel from taking over US Steel
Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's $14.9B US Steel takeover, citing protectionism, as Biden review nears conclusion.
Debt swaps gain momentum: How nations are funding conservation and climate action
Debt swaps are becoming a more widely used tool to help indebted countries raise money for conservation or climate-related projects.
Exxon talks continue on shallow-water block in Guyana auction, company says
Exxon, Hess, and CNOOC continue talks with Guyana on shallow-water block S8 amid earlier auction withdrawal confusion.
