Europe
UN agency launching platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules
The UN plans an online platform to help small farmers meet EU deforestation rules, delayed until 2026 to allow compliance.
Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion, says NGO
The Lloyd's of London market is undermining climate action and should impose binding rules to prevent insurers supporting fossil fuel expansion, NGO Reclaim...
Daimler Truck Q3 sales drop 11%, dragged down by Mercedes brand, Asia
The world's biggest truckmaker delivered 114,917 units in July through September, versus 128,861 in the same period last year.
Natural England boss to call for new approach to nature as economic asset
The chairman of Natural England is set to call for a whole new approach to nature as an asset that underpins the UK’s...
North East of Scotland must become ‘powerhouse of renewables revolution’: John Swinney
The First Minister will tell a renewables conference how the North East of Scotland must be “the powerhouse of the renewables revolution”.
Brussels rejected China proposal for 30,000 euro minimum sales price in EV dispute, sources say
Brussels rejected China's proposal for a minimum price on imported EVs to avoid EU tariffs, citing subsidy concerns and market impact.
Arcadium deal could power Rio Tinto’s entry into lithium supplier big league
Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium Lithium acquisition to become the third-largest lithium producer amid growing EV demand and competition.
Uber to launch AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o to help drivers go electric
Uber's AI assistant powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 will help drivers transition to electric vehicles, lowering emissions.
Porsche to recall over 27,000 EVs in US over battery short circuit risk
Porsche recalls 27,527 Taycan sedans in the U.S. due to potential battery short circuit, posing fire risks, per NHTSA.
