UK must boost recycling of materials for green industries, report says Green Alliance says all critical raw material demands for low carbon technologies could be met from secondary materials by 2050
Rio Tinto’s past casts a shadow over Serbia’s hopes of a lithium revolution People in the Jadar valley fear environmental catastrophe as Europe presses for self-sufficiency in battery technology
Insulate Britain activist says he will block more roads if not jailed Ben Taylor, 27, was one of nine members of group accused of breaching injunction over M25
Major European carmakers will hit emissions targets too easily, research shows Report suggests weak targets could push firms to make millions more of the much more profitable petrol and diesel cars
Tourists’ cars may be banned from most popular parts of Lake District National park chief wants to bring in more sustainable transport to stop worsening congestion
Battery failures like Johnson Matthey risk leaving British carmakers disconnected The UK automotive industry will need a large local supply of battery capacity. If it does not get it, it could shrink quickly
Cities act on climate while nations delay, Sadiq Khan tells Cop26 The London mayor and chair of a global alliance of cities announces $1bn for electric buses
Key Cop26 pledges could put world 9% closer to 1.5C pathway Climate Action Tracker data shows world still heading for catastrophe – but outlook could improve
‘What if we just gave up cars?’: Cop26 leaders urged to dream big A new agreement would phase out fossil fuel vehicles but activists want a focus on public transport, walking and cycling
Bezos-backed Rivian revs up for $65bn valuation in IPO Electric carmaker’s shares to start trading in New York in one of biggest stock market debuts
Antihero to zero: VW rises from ‘dieselgate’ to lead charge on electric vehicles Volkswagen embraces the future with €35bn investment, including in its Zwickau plant
Carmaking recast: West Midlands finds new role in electric vehicle industry Some firms reinvent themselves in the battery era, but others struggle as work moves abroad
Scott Morrison denies attacking electric vehicles in 2019 as he unveils new Coalition policy PM, who suggested EVs would ‘end the weekend’ during last election campaign, says he now expects them to make up only 30% of new sales by 2030
The hidden climate costs of America’s free parking spaces Street parking takes up space and incentivizes driving. New curb management companies are trying to help cities better use this space
How greener streets can lead to healthier cities Study finds benefits in reclaiming urban space from traffic and creating more green spaces