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The bed of the Great Salt Lake contains arsenic and toxic heavy metals, which can contaminate the atmosphere during dust storms if exposed to the open air by falling levels (AFP)
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As Great Salt Lake dries, Utah Republicans pardon Trump climate skepticism

Utah's Great Salt Lake is shrinking, posing an "environmental nuclear bomb" threat, but locals still support Trump.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a rally in Juneau, Wisconsin, U.S., October 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
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Trump threatens a 200% tariff on vehicles imported from Mexico

Trump made his remarks on tariffs as he pledged to bolster the U.S. auto industry. Experts have said his plans could increase vehicle...

FILE PHOTO: Rio Tinto logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Lithium miner Arcadium confirms Rio Tinto takeover approach

Rio Tinto eyes Arcadium acquisition, seeking to expand lithium footprint amid price slump, with deal valued up to $6 billion.

FILE PHOTO: Electric car company Fisker shows off its Alaska pickup truck in Huntington Beach, California, August 3, 2023.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
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EV startup Fisker faces probe by US securities regulator

The SEC is investigating bankrupt EV maker Fisker, issuing multiple subpoenas and objecting to its unclear liquidation plan.

FILE PHOTO: Rio Tinto logo is seen displayed in this illustration taken April 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Rio Tinto in talks to buy lithium miner Arcadium, sources say

Rio Tinto eyes $4-6 billion Arcadium takeover to secure lithium, positioning as the third-largest EV battery metal producer.

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai told AFP tariff hikes on Chinese goods aim to help clean energy investments "take root." (AFP)
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US trade chief defends tariff hikes when paired with investment

US Trade Rep Katherine Tai defends tariffs on China, calling them a “constructive” tool to boost US industry ahead of elections.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Stellantis sues UAW in US federal court over strike threats

Automaker Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers in federal court in California, claiming the union's actions around possible strikes...

FILE PHOTO: A flare burns excess natural gas in the Permian Basin in Texas, U.S. November 23, 2019. Picture taken November 23, 2019.  REUTERS/Angus Mordant/file photo
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US Supreme Court declines to pause EPA mercury, methane rules

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to block new EPA rules tightening limits on mercury and methane emissions, despite challenges from states and industry...

FILE PHOTO: Second-generation R1 vehicles are assembled at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
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Rivian lowers annual production forecast due to parts shortage

Rivian cut its 2023 production forecast to 47K-49K due to a parts shortage and slowing EV demand, sending shares down four per cent.

A Waymo rider-only robotaxi is seen during a test ride in San Francisco, California, U.S., December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Paresh Dave/File Photo
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Alphabet’s Waymo to expand robotaxi fleet with Hyundai EVs

Alphabet's Waymo partners with Hyundai to add IONIQ 5 EVs to its U.S. robotaxi fleet, with testing to begin in late 2025.

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