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Global sales of electric vehicles are set to account for more than 25% of total cars sold during 2025, surpassing 20 million unit sales, according to new data by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Global EV sales set to account for more than a quarter of total cars sold this year

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Global sales of electric vehicles are set to account for more than 25% of total cars sold during 2025, surpassing…

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are stepping-up their investment in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to sidestep EU tariffs on Chinese battery electric vehicle (BEV) imports, Rho Motion has said.
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Chinese EV brands shift to plug-in hybrids to avoid tariffs

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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are stepping-up their investment in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to sidestep EU tariffs on Chinese…

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As many as two thirds of the mining and metals facilities worldwide are located in areas facing 'significant' physical water risk, according to a new report by the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM).
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86% of coal mining companies are ‘misaligned’ with Paris Agreement goals

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Some 86% of coal mining companies are ‘misaligned’ with the goals of the Paris Agreement, according to new research by…

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the signing of an agreement with the government of China, which will see $235.2 million invested into green agricultural development in Hunan Province.
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IFAD announces agricultural development project in China

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has announced the signing of an agreement with the government of China, which…

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The Trump administration's tariff onslaught will drive up the cost of living for most Americans, but is not likely affect the global energy transition and renewables trade, new analysis by 350.org has suggested.
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Trump’s tariffs won’t derail the switch to renewables, says group

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The Trump administration’s tariff onslaught will drive up the cost of living for most Americans, but is not likely to…

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD recently unveiled its 'Super e-Platform', an ultra-rapid charger that 'sets a new benchmark for charging in the passenger vehicle market', according to Rho Motion.
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BYD’s ultra-rapid charger for EVs ‘sets a new benchmark’

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD recently unveiled its ‘Super e-Platform’, an ultra-rapid charger that ‘sets a new benchmark for charging…

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Global electric vehicle sales in February 2025 were around 50% higher than in the same month the previous year, new data from Rho Motion has found, however Tesla sales have slumped year-on-year.
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Global electric vehicle sales 50% higher than a year ago

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Global electric vehicle sales in February 2025 were around 50% higher than in the same month the previous year, new…

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The nuclear option – Charles Oppenheimer chats to SustainabilityOnline
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The nuclear option – Charles Oppenheimer chats to SustainabilityOnline

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As Niels Bohr, played by Kenneth Brannagh, tells Cillian Murphy’s J. Robert Oppenheimer at one point during the movie Oppenheimer,…

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China has announced a number of projects aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing the country's path to carbon neutrality.
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China announces series of projects to address climate change

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China has announced a number of projects aimed at addressing climate change and enhancing the country’s path to carbon neutrality….

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Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3 million, consultancy firm Rho Motion has said.
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Global sales of electric vehicles rose 17.7 million in January

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Global sales of electric vehicles, including both fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, rose by 17.7% in January, to 1.3…

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