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FILE PHOTO: A logo is pictured on the factory of STMicroelectronics in Plan-les-Oautes near  Geneva, Switzerland, December 6, 2016. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo
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STMicro partners with Hua Hong as chipmakers need China, says CEO

STMicroelectronics partners with China's Hua Hong, citing local production as key to competing in the fast-evolving Chinese EV market.

A school of fish of 'Karachi' or 'Orestias Ascotanensis', swims inside a water source on Ascotan salt flat, in Ollague town area, in the Andean highlands, Antofagasta region, Chile October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado/File Photo
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Chile’s rare salt flat fish faces threat from lithium mining project

A rare fish thriving in Chile's hostile salt flat faces threats from lithium mining, sparking calls for ecosystem preservation safeguards.

FILE PHOTO: New vehicles are seen at a parking lot in the Port of Richmond, at the bay of San Francisco, California June 8, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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US senators push auto safety agency to finalize vehicle rules

Democratic senators press NHTSA to act swiftly on overdue safety rules as U.S. traffic deaths remain above pre-pandemic levels.

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In Australia, you will soon be able to power your house with your electric car. Here’s how

New standards bring V2G tech to Australia, letting EVs power homes, earn income, and stabilize the grid — expected by Christmas.

FILE PHOTO: Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port during an organised media tour, in Shanghai, China October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Casey Hall/File Photo
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Trump to unleash nearly 40% tariffs on China in early 2025, hitting growth: Reuters poll

U.S. tariffs on China could hit 40 per cent in 2025, cutting up to one per cent off China's growth amid debt risks...

Technicians work on the assembly line in a solar manufacturing hub in Greater Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi India, October 23, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh
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Analysis: Skills shortage hobbles India’s clean energy aspirations

India's solar industry struggles with funding and a 1.2M skill gap, threatening clean energy goals and Modi's "Make in India" vision.

Delegates listen to speeches at COP29 in Baku (AFP)
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Europe’s pivotal role in bid to strike COP29 climate deal

The EU emerges as a key player at COP29, bridging gaps with China and poorer nations while pushing for scaled-up climate finance and...

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Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. has been ordered to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines for failing to meet regulatory obligations.

Botswana's newly elected President Duma Boko annuonced plans to diversify the diamond-dependent economy (AFP)
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New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy

Botswana's President Duma Boko unveils plans to diversify the economy via solar energy, medicinal cannabis, and tech innovation.

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