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First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to meet an innovative consortium of bus operators (Jane Barlow/PA)
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John Swinney announces over £40m in funding to deliver 252 electric buses

The Scotland First Minister said the vehicles would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 600,000 tonnes.

FILE PHOTO: A Volkswagen ID. Buzz and a Volkswagen Beetle are seen during the New York International Auto Show Press Preview, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., March 27, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo
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Volkswagen is reeling in China. Can EVs help it grow in the US?

The German automaker is planning 30 new electric or hybrid models in China in a bid to lift its market share to 15%. 

Airlines will be forced to publish the environmental impact of their flights on booking websites under new plans (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Airlines could be forced to display environmental impact of every flight

Regulator the Civil Aviation Authority says greater transparency will help travelers make more informed choices.

FILE PHOTO: EV cars are pictured inside BYD's first electric vehicle (EV) factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV market where it has become the dominant player, in Rayong, Thailand, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo
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Forvia and BYD to bring Asian partnership to Europe

The two companies plan to operate together in BYD's new factory in Hungary.

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Portugal plans to raise share of renewables in electricity consumption to 93% by 2030

Portugal plans to raise the contribution of renewables in electricity consumption to 93% by 2030, as part of its decarbonisation push, according to...

Protesters gathered outside the firm’s London headquarters on Monday (Kristian Buus/Greenpeace/PA)
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UK climate groups, unions demand ‘just transition’ for Tata Steel workers

Climate groups and unions are calling for alternative solutions to decarbonising Tata’s Port Talbot plant in order to prevent mass job losses.

Attendees view a Wisk autonomous electric air taxi at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough, Britain, July 22, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Boeing-owned Wisk’s electric air-taxi expects to begin carrying passengers ‘later in the decade’

Boeing aims for pilotless air-taxis by late 2030s, with testing underway for a four-seater autonomous model.

FILE PHOTO: Porsche's electric vehicle Macan Turbo is displayed at its booth during the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo
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Porsche waters down EV ambitions, says transition will take ‘years’

Porsche delays electric car target, tying 80% EV sales goal by 2030 to customer demand and electromobility developments, citing slower-than-expected transition.

John Swinney came under fire form the Tories as he announced Scottish Government cash towards a pipeline to carry CO2 emissions from the central belt to the north-east (Andy Buchanan/PA)
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John Swinney pledges £2m for pipeline for carbon capture project

Scottish First Minister under fire as he announced Scottish Government funding towards carbon capture project

A tractor at work on Manor Farm in the Chilterns, part of the Chalk, Cherries and Chairs partnership (Oliver Dixon/National Lottery Heritage Fund/PA)
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UK Nature recovery projects to receive £150m National Lottery funding

Projects that aim to boost nature recovery will receive a share of £150 million from the UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund

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