UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’

A UN-led panel of nearly 100 countries is to draw up new guidelines to prevent some of the environmental damage and human rights abuses associated…

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China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as top-selling electric car seller

Elon Musk’s Tesla has been overtaken by its Chinese rival, BYD, as the world’s top selling electric carmaker. BYD, which has been backed by the…

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World behind on almost every policy required to cut carbon emissions, research finds

Coal must be phased out seven times faster than is now happening, deforestation must be reduced four times faster, and public transport around the world…

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£1bn fund to expand EV charging network still not open after three years

Almost £1bn meant to help build Britain’s electric vehicle charging network remains unallocated more than three years after it was first announced by Rishi Sunak.…

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‘The quotes were £5,000 or more’: electric vehicle owners face soaring insurance costs

Driving an electric car should be a win-win, saving money and the planet. So David* was shocked when the insurance on his Tesla Model Y…

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‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy chief

The prospects of the world staying within the 1.5C limit on global heating have brightened owing to the “staggering” growth of renewable energy and green…

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