Politicians Fuel EV Backlash as U.S. Auto Workers Strike 

As the more than 30,000 auto workers on strike in the United States showcase the need for a realistic, fair transition to electric vehicle manufacturing, populist politicians in the U.S. and beyond are seizing the moment to try to sideline that transition. “There’s still significant numbers of skilled labourers in the region who have weathered the ebb and flow of manufacturing jobs over the decades,” said economics professor Mark Curtis, whose research includes the economic impact of the clean energy industry on workers. Article continued