October 9, 2022

US government includes Li-ion batteries in list of goods produced by child labor

The US Department of Labor included lithium-ion batteries among the 158 goods from 77 countries that the department believes are produced by child labor or forced labor.

October 9, 2022

Australia polluters to wait years for overseas credits, AFR says

"This is a blow to major polluters in the mining and resources sectors," the Australian Financial Review said.

October 9, 2022

How to determine coal mines’ methane emissions

Researchers say it is possible to attribute methane emissions to specific polluters.

October 8, 2022

Wall Street bankers told they can set own CO2 terms after spat

The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero has faced possible defections from heavyweight firms unhappy with the potential addition of binding restrictions on fossil finance.

October 7, 2022

Material degradation inside Li-ion batteries finally understood

A Korean research team has succeeded in the real-time observation of the expansion and deterioration of the anode material within Li-ion batteries.

October 6, 2022

BHP’s plan to keep coal mine open for 93 years ‘delusional’

BHP is seeking approval from Australia’s government to extend the life of the Peak Downs mine.

October 6, 2022

How to make emissions-free iron at temperatures colder than coffee

Producing iron at lukewarm temperatures and without coal would skip the most emissions-heavy step without relying on expensive technologies.

October 6, 2022

Rio Tinto sources Voltalia solar power for South Africa mine

Richards Bay Minerals will source from the Bolobedu photovoltaic plant.

October 5, 2022

US steps away from flagship lithium project with Berkshire

Berkshire's tangle with Washington shows how Biden's plan to shift the economy away from fossil fuels faces technical and business challenges.

October 4, 2022

Fortescue doubles green hydrogen spending as Europe push expands

The world's fourth largest iron ore producer said it would more than double the planned capital spending in its green power arm this fiscal year.