Electric car lithium demand powers mining revival in UK
As the global auto sector accelerates production of electric cars, one British company is hoping to cash in from mining lithium needed to make rechargeable batteries that power the vehicles
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Will drivers get burned by EU ban on petrol or diesel cars?
The European Commission has unveiled plans to effectively ban the sale of new cars with internal combustion engines from 2035. What will this mean for drivers?
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Europe’s green economy plan: main points
The European Commission has unveiled a vast legislative programme to increase the cost of pollution and drive the economy towards a carbon neutral future
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EU airlines fear fuel tax as climate push takes off
The European Commission is set to propose a raft of measures to slash EU aviation emissions when it unveils a bumper package of legislation aimed at reaching its climate goals
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Brussels sets stage for battle over emissions cuts
The European Commission is set to unveil a vast package of draft green legislation on Wednesday designed to govern a faster transition to a low carbon economy
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EU prepares to send petrol cars to the scrap heap
Europe's prestigious carmakers lead the world in perfecting the internal combustion engine -- but the days of the petrol motor are numbered, and the continent is changing gear
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Europe powers up electric car battery drive
As electric car sales soar, Europe has started to build up its capacity to produce batteries on the continent but it remains far from reducing its dependence on Asia
G7 steps towards making companies disclose climate risks
The wealthy G7 countries have moved closer to requiring companies to disclose their climate impact despite a lack of global agreement and doubts from some NGOs
EU poised to unveil green-friendly investment list
The European Commission will next week present the first part of a "green taxonomy" list of energy sources and technology to be labelled as sustainable investments
Electric vehicle sales surge in EU amid Covid slump
Demand for electric vehicles soared in the EU last year as buyers took advantage of government subsidies aimed at helping manufacturers during the Covid-19 pandemic, an industry body said