Technology

Lime's profits have doubled as rider numbers surged in England.

Datacenter developers are allegedly splitting their emissions across multiple minor permits to dodge major EPA air pollution reviews and public scrutiny. Environmental advocates point to projects in North Carolina, New Mexico, and Maryland where Amazon and others used this tactic, potentially exposing nearby residents to harmful pollutants like nitrogen oxide and particulate matter without proper oversight. Amazon denies wrongdoing, stating it appropriately obtained its permits.

The United States and China agreed to establish a bilateral communication channel for AI incidents following a three-day summit in Washington, DC, between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping. The two sides also extended a trade truce set to expire in November to January, with China committing to import at least 10 million metric tonnes of US coal in 2027-2028 and both countries easing tariffs on $30bn of non-sensitive goods. Trump and Xi confirmed they will meet again at the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November and the G20 in Miami in December.

Three-quarters of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid cars cannot use rapid chargers, according to an analysis of charging capabilities. The finding highlights a significant limitation for drivers of the vehicles, which are marketed as a bridge between petrol and fully electric driving.