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FILE - Tiehm's buckwheat grows in a greenhouse in Gardnerville, Nevada, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The endangered desert wildflower stands in the way of a mining company's plans to dig for lithium to help speed production of batteries for electric cars and other green energy projects. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner, File)
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Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower

Biden admin approves Nevada lithium mine, key to clean energy push, despite environmentalists' lawsuits over endangered wildflower.

A UNEP report has warned of a catastrophic 3.1C rise in temperature (Ben Birchall/PA)
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World on track for ‘catastrophic’ 3.1C of global warming this century, UN warns

The world is on track for a “catastrophic” 3.1C of global warming, the UN warns calling for efforts to cut emissions driving climate...

FILE - Contractors Luis Benitez, foreground, and Jose Diaz, background, clean up lead paint in a contaminated building, Feb. 23, 2006, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki)
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The EPA imposes stricter standards to protect children from exposure to lead paint

EPA sets strict new limits on lead dust in older homes and child-care facilities to protect children from toxic exposure.

FILE PHOTO: A bronze seal for the Department of the Treasury is shown at the U.S. Treasury building in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2023.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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US Treasury allows miners to access clean energy manufacturing subsidy

The U.S. Treasury will now allow some mining firms to access a tax credit for clean energy components, after industry pushback.

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US autonomous truck startup Outrider raises $62 million to scale up

Outrider raises $62M in Series D to scale autonomous truck services in distribution yards, led by Koch and NEA.

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How are countries reporting progress toward net-zero commitments?

Countries with net-zero targets but no tracking system should engage peers to learn from their experiences and share best practices.

The logo of Italian energy company Eni is seen at a gas station in Rome, Italy August 16, 2018.  REUTERS/Max Rossi/ File Photo
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KKR to take 25% stake in Eni’s biofuel unit for 2.9 billion euros

KKR is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in Eni’s biofuel unit Enilive for 2.94 billion euros, valuing it at 11.75 billion euros.

FILE PHOTO: A WeRide autonomous taxi is seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China May 15, 2020. Picture taken May 15, 2020. REUTERS/Yilei Sun/File Photo
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Chinese self-driving startup WeRide files for $440 million U.S. IPO

Chinese self-driving startup WeRide has filed for a $119.4M IPO on Nasdaq and a $320.5M private placement, aiming for a $5B valuation.

Most of Odense port's surface area is devoted to wind power, and Vestas produces nacelles, masts and foundations (AFP)
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European leaders meet to re-energise offshore wind power

North Sea nations meet in Denmark to boost offshore wind power, aiming for 20,000 turbines by 2050 amid China’s dominance.

FILE PHOTO: Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk rides in Tesla's robotaxi at an unveilling event in Los Angeles, California, U.S. October 10, 2024 in this still image taken from video. Tesla/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Tesla promises paid robotaxis next year, but significant hurdles remain

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says driverless ride-hailing will launch in California and Texas next year, facing significant regulatory hurdles.

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