Germany said Saturday that Sunday would be the last day buyers could apply for an EV subsidy, which paid out thousands per customer
Tag: climate change
Posted inEnergy & Environment
California children sue US govt over pollution
The suit is the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world who are worried about climate change
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Court green lights trial against Ottawa for climate inaction
An appeals court has ruled that a trial must be held to determine whether Ottawa’s inaction on climate change violates plaintiffs’ Charter rights
Posted inEnergy & Environment
World can’t ‘unplug’ existing energy system: COP28 head
‘We cannot unplug the energy system of today before we build the system of tomorrow. It is not practical or possible,’ says head of COP28 talks
Posted inEnergy & Environment
UK’s Sunak defends climate policy shift
Sunak told a news conference on Wednesday the UK was adopting a more “pragmatic” approach to meeting the country’s net zero target
Posted inEnergy & Environment
California sues oil giants, alleging climate-risks deception
The lawsuits against oil giants are modelled on successful cases against Big Tobacco and the pharmaceutical industry over the opioid crisis
Posted inFamily
Kids entitled to clean, healthy environment: UN committee
A UN committee said for the first time that an international rights treaty guarantees children the right to a healthy environment
Posted inConsumer
Japanese turn to wearable tech to beat the heat
Jackets with built-in fans, neck coolers and parasols for men: Japanese firms are creating products to help people handle the summer heat
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Court rules for young people in landmark US climate trial
The case — brought by plaintiffs aged five to 22 — could bolster similar litigation that has been filed across the country
Posted inEconomy
How the US’ climate plan is affecting trade ties
The Inflation Reduction Act has boosted American manufacturing, but also triggered fears that US allies will lose business to the United States