Europe
Preparing London for climate impacts is ‘non-negotiable,’ landmark review warns
The review found that government and businesses have not adequately planned for the disruption caused by severe weather.
EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, sources say
EU split on tariffs for Chinese EV imports, with a dozen in favor, four against, and eleven abstaining in a recent advisory vote.
EU may cut China EV import tariffs for Volkswagen and BMW, sources say
EU may cut tariffs for VW, BMW on China EV imports, potentially lowering charges to 20.8% from 37.6%, pending final decision by autumn.
Serbia greenlights disputed lithium mining project
Court ruling means Rio Tinto may soon restart operations at the mine.
UK’s new coal mine sent ‘adverse international signal’, campaigners say
Campaigners have gone to the High Court to challenge the decision for a new coal mine in Cumbria.
Research expedition aims to understand global effects of Greenland’s melting ice
The research expedition to Greenland aims to understand how the melting ice sheet affects global climate and UK weather systems.
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
