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What is carbon capture and why does it keep coming up at COP28?
The future of fossil fuels is at the center of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, where many activists, experts and nations are calling for an agreement to phase out the oil, gas and coal responsible for warming the planet. On the other side: energy companies and oil-rich nations with...
Editorial Roundup: New England
Portland Press Herald. December 3, 2023. Editorial: Use surplus to help out Mainers left behind – and further power economy With the economy working very well for some and not at all for others, a targeted approach is required. News headlines say...
UAW says over 1,000 workers at VW plant in Tennessee have signed cards seeking union representation
DETROIT (AP) — More than 1,000 workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory have signed cards authorizing a vote on representation by the United Auto Workers, the first plant in the nation to reach that milestone in the UAW's quest to organize more than a dozen nonunion factories. The...
Toyota teaming with Cirba Solutions to expand battery recycling network
Toyota Motor North America is teaming with battery recycling materials and management company Cirba Solutions to expanding its battery recycling network. Toyota said Thursday that its battery collection efforts will include those from hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric...
A China, EU summit exposes divisions over Ukraine, trade and subsidies
BEIJING (AP) — The leaders of China and the European Union held talks Thursday that focused on their disputes over trade, subsidies and a deep divide over the war in Ukraine. Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with the two European presidents, Ursula von der Leyen from...
House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as electric-vehicle mandate
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans approved a bill Wednesday to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles. A rule proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency would require that up...
Automakers, dealers and shoppers dawdle on EVs despite strong year in US sales growth
Despite new electric vehicle market share and sales hitting a record in the U.S. this year, EV growth is starting to slow and fall short of the auto industry's lofty ambitions to transition away from combustion engines. The U.S. has reached a crucial milestone in its efforts to...
After a fast start, COP28 climate talks now in murky middle of hope, roadblocks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After a first-day blur of rare quick action and agreement, negotiators at a critical United Nations climate summit Wednesday finished up their first week in a more familiar place for them: the murky middle where momentum and roadblocks intertwine. ...
A group of Norwegian unions says it will act against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A conglomerate of unions in Norway said Wednesday it will take action against Tesla in solidarity with its Swedish colleagues, who are demanding that the Texas-based automaker sign a collective bargaining agreement. Jørn Eggum, the head of...
A toaster placed under a car to heat up the battery likely sparked a fire in Denmark, police say
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A toaster placed under an electric vehicle by its owner to warm up its battery likely caused a fire that destroyed the car and damaged a nearby house in southern Denmark, police said Monday. Police said that they “strongly discourage” people to use...
