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Green levies on UK electricity bills set to climb by more than a fifth
Increase driven by rising costs of keeping power stations on stand-by for when renewables produce lessBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Flexibility over electricity use key to UK’s 2030 green power target, says adviser
National Energy System Operator calls for businesses and households to play greater roleWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
UK government considers ‘flexibilities’ to help carmakers hit EV targets
Transport secretary Louise Haigh says she is ‘listening mode’ about manufacturers’ challengesWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Ford to cut 800 UK jobs as electric car sales stall
The move is part of a wider restructuring programme, which will see 4,000 posts closed across Europe.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Rising energy bills push inflation to highest for six months
Higher inflation pushes up the cost of living for households, and could mean that interest rates remain higher for longer.Top stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through ParliamentHealth - ABC News - November 5 -
UK assisted dying bill offers ‘strictest safeguards’ say supporters
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater will publish proposed legislation on TuesdayBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Higher energy bills push UK inflation to 6-month high in October
Inflation in the U.K. has risen sharply to a six-month high in OctoberWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
UK introduces tough anti-tobacco bill but smokers can puff away in pub gardens
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through ParliamentWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
UK will allay Trump concerns over Chagos Islands, says minister, as Priti Patel says Tories opposed to deal– as it happened
Stephen Doughty, foreign office minister, says if UK had not negotiated a deal with Mauritius, ‘a legally binding decision against UK seemed inevitable’. Wes Streeting has now delivered his ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Schneider Electric Ousts CEO Herweck
Schneider Electric removed Peter Herweck from his role as chief executive after just 18 months on the job, citing differences on the strategic roadmap, and replaced him with company veteran Olivier ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
The Best Electric Bikes of 2024 That We've Tested and Reviewed
We tested the best electric bikes in every category: commuting, mountain biking, foldable, cruisers, and more.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
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The Best Electric Kick Scooters of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
These WIRED-tested two-wheelers will help you scoot scoot scoot around town.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says BrusselsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
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What to look for on US election night
Razor-thin margins and possible legal challenges mean the next president might not be known for some timeBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump Won. What Will Happen to Electric Vehicles?
Thanks to Elon Musk’s influence, the president-elect has waffled on the future of America’s electric transition.Tech - Wired - November 6 -
Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?
The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.World - The New York Times - November 8 -
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How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Canada imports US electricity as droughts curb hydropower
Move highlights climate risk to world’s biggest source of renewable energyWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
How to Cut AI's Appetite for Electricity and Water
Artificial intelligence doesn’t have to be such a power guzzler. Here’s how to make it less hungry.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
"Citizen" Bill Clinton
Former President Bill Clinton proudly wears the title of "citizen," which is also the title of his new book, "Citizen: My Life After the White House." He sits down with correspondent Tracy Smith to ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Guadeloupe loses electricity after striking workers seize power station
French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’ . The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has been left entirely without power after striking ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops
The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
'Electric' Yamamoto delivers, puts Dodgers up 2-0
Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed his best game in a while, allowing just one hit as the Dodgers won 4-2 to take a 2-0 lead over the Yankees in the World Series.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Utility in Britain Offers Free Electricity to Grow Clean Energy
A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
G.M.’s Electric Vehicle Sales Surge as Ford Loses Billions
Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail
The European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks
Climate United has a three-year plan to lease electric trucks and cut emissions at California ports to meet a 2035 zero-emissions deadline.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm's 14 islands
A high-tech electric ferry service has began operating in Stockholm, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islandsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from ChinaTech - ABC News - October 30
