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Energy

Portuguese villagers fear hunt for lithium will destroy their livelihoods

Press play to listen to this article FUNDÃO, Portugal — A sleepy town in central Portugal, surrounded by lush hills and cherry trees, Fundão...

Francesco MazzagattiMay 2, 2022

Energy

EU mining code plans alarm both industry and NGOs

Press play to listen to this article The EU is looking into new rules for mining raw materials in the bloc — freaking out...

Francesco MazzagattiMay 2, 2022

Industrial Policy

Boris Johnson’s China problem

Press play to listen to this article LONDON — Boris Johnson’s government is firmly on the fence when it comes to China, but that...

Francesco MazzagattiApril 6, 2022

Europe

5 takeaways from UN report on how world can still stop climate change

The world can avoid the worst consequences of climate change, but emissions need to peak by 2025, the U.N.’s climate science panel said in...

Francesco MazzagattiApril 4, 2022

Industrial Policy

Tesla’s Berlin Gigafactory gets green light

BERLIN — Tesla on Friday secured final approval for its Gigafactory plant just outside Berlin, setting the stage for fierce competition with European carmakers...

Francesco MazzagattiMarch 4, 2022

Elections

Macron courts working class in French rust belt

LENS, France — As he travels to France’s historic industrial heartland, Emmanuel Macron is playing to the locals’ gritty regional pride — and handing out a hefty wad...

Francesco MazzagattiFebruary 28, 2022