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Views sought on reforms to Scotland’s energy infrastructure planning
A consultation on proposed changes has been launched to make the system for considering large energy projects in Scotland more efficient.
QatarEnergy takes 50% stake in TotalEnergies solar project in Iraq
QatarEnergy takes a 50 per cent stake in TotalEnergies’ 1.25 GW solar project in Iraq, aiming to boost Iraq’s power supply by 2027.
Good Energy gets takeover approach from UAE-linked firm
Esyasoft, tied to UAE royals, may bid for UK solar supplier Good Energy, causing shares to rise by 19%.
Crushed rock spread across Ontario fields in new push to capture carbon
A carbon capture partnership in Ontario is harnessing crushed rock to remove CO2 from the air and store it in soil.
Volkswagen labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, three German plant closures
Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands, increasing pressure on the government amid economic woes.
Analysis: Musk’s bold 2025 prediction on Tesla sales faces skepticism, scrutiny
Tesla's ambitious growth forecast of 20-30 per cent for 2025, driven by cheaper models and self-driving tech, faces Wall Street skepticism.
Opinion: Climate policy is missing in action in Saskatchewan election
Why is there no talk about climate policy in Saskatchewan during this election?
Norway’s wealth fund falls short on climate ambitions, NGO says
Norway’s $1.8T wealth fund missed climate goals, backing only 4 of 21 key shareholder proposals on emissions targets in 2024.
Korea Zinc attempts to fend off takeover with $1.5 billion share buyback
Korea Zinc secures 9.85 per cent in $1.5B buyback to counter investor Young Poong's stake; battle for control drives shares to record highs.
Analysis: Zero carbon ammonia for shipping faces cost, safety challenges
Ammonia's appeal is that it is carbon free, and would be a zero emission fuel if made from hydrogen produced with renewable electricity.
