London children exposed to dangerous levels of fine particulate pollution in classrooms, Scotland to be required to reduce emissions by 90% by 2050…
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Analysts claim that the increasing demand for cobalt for electric vehicles could cause a supply crunch by 2025, which would stall growth in the sector, The New York Times covers. Congo, the biggest supplier of cobalt in the world is taking a confrontational stance towards foreign mining companies.
The Guardian reports that children in London schools are at risk of health problems due to exposure to dangerous levels of fine particulate pollution, which is mainly a product of diesel vehicles, within their classroom. This is higher than outside or in the playground, as outdoor pollution penetrates the buildings.
The Scotsman reports that under proposed new laws, Scotland will be required to reduce emissions by 90 per cent by 2050.
An Indian state is seeking to close a copper smelter ran by London-listed company Vedanta Resources permanently after 13 people died whilst protesting for the closure of the plant on environmental grounds, The International Business Times reports.
Toyota is set to increase its production of hydrogen-powered cars as it announces plans to set up a facility to mass manufacture hydrogen fuel cell stacks, The New York Times covers. The Company plans to sell more than 30,000 units per year after 2020.
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