Europe
Investment in critical minerals in web of doubt, industry says
Companies are reluctant to invest, uncertain about the demand for electric vehicles and government approaches to zero-carbon goals.
Europe needs way to price critical minerals independently of China, group says
Weak prices are making it difficult for Western start-ups to compete with China.
Market reforms could give Scots the cheapest energy in Europe
Scotland could have the cheapest energy bills in Europe if regional pricing was introduced, says Octopus Energy boss
Backlash against plan to create biggest motorway in Germany
A plan to create the biggest motorway in Germany, near Frankfurt, is causing anger.
Tory condemns ‘astronomical’ number of penalties issued in low emission zone
A Scottish council has been criticised for handing out almost 2,000 penalties in the first 11 days after its low emission zone (LEZ)...
EU to push at COP29 for followup on deal to curb fossil fuels
The EU will push at COP29 for stronger global climate actions and increased finance, urging nations to honor their fossil fuel transition pledges...
Germany set to abstain in vote of EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Germany is set to abstain in Monday's vote by European Union member states on imposing provisional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources told...
UK govt urged to expand top climate diplomat’s role
Labour has pledged to reinstate the UK Special Representative for Climate Change, which aims to further the country’s green goals.
