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Keith Anderson has said regional pricing plans could slow down investment in energy (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
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Regional pricing proposals could slow UK energy investment: ScottishPower CEO

ScottishPower’s CEO warns against a proposed regional electricity pricing model, saying it could deter investment during the UK’s green transition.

FILE PHOTO: A view of Cobre Panama mine of Canadian First Quantum Minerals, one of the world's largest open-pit copper mines, which was forced to shut down after Panama's top court ruled that its contract was unconstitutional, following nationwide protests opposed to its continued operation, during a media tour, in Donoso, Panama, January 11, 2024. REUTERS/Tarina Rodriguez/File Photo
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First Quantum Minerals offers voluntary retirement to Cobre Panama workers: sources

First Quantum offers voluntary retirement or reduced hours to workers at Panama copper mine amid contract dispute and closure.

Liberal House leader Karina Gould lambasted Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as a "fraudster" Monday morning after he said the federal carbon price is going to cause a "nuclear winter." Gould speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

Canada's Liberals ramp up attacks on Conservatives as Parliament returns, facing a fragile minority and potential snap election.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen on the company's building in Poissy, near Paris, France, September 4, 2024. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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UAW files unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis

The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it has filed unfair labor practice charges against Stellantis.

FILE PHOTO: Visitors stand at the booth of Volkswagen's truck unit Traton Group, former Volkswagen Truck & Bus AG, in Hanover, Germany September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo
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Scania CEO says committed to Northvolt despite cutbacks, delivery issues

Scania says it is committed to using Northvolt as the truckmaker's single battery supplier despite recent production and delivery problems.

FILE PHOTO: A staff member cleans a Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC electric vehicle during a media day for the Auto Shanghai show in Shanghai, China April 19, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
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Mercedes-Benz sees more Indian buyers choosing EVs as first luxury car

'Opinion leaders' helping boost Mercedes' EV fortunes in India as electric cars are increasingly seen as a viable luxury option.

FILE PHOTO: The Daimler logo is seen before the Daimler annual shareholder meeting in Berlin, Germany, April 5, 2018. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke/File Photo
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Daimler Truck eyes half of Europe sales from EVs in 2030

Incoming CEO says Daimler can build on 2,000 orders already received for electric truck to hit 30,000 by the end of the decade.

FILE PHOTO: A Credit Agricole logo is seen outside a bank office in Reze near Nantes, France, May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
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Credit Agricole CIB chooses carbon trading over gold, sources say

France's second largest listed bank Credit Agricole has decided to replace precious metals with trading in the regulated carbon markets.

FILE PHOTO: An LNG tanker is guided by tug boats at the Cheniere Sabine Pass LNG export unit in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, U.S., April 14, 2022. REUTERS/Marcy de Luna/File Photo
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Low gas prices, LNG demand in spotlight at Gastech conference

Energy executives, experts and politicians to meet in Houston for Gastech conference as US surpasses Qatar as world's largest exporter of LNG.

FILE PHOTO: Bank of Italy Governor Fabio Panetta attends the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting in Stresa, Italy May 24, 2024. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/File Photo
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Italy’s central bank backs helping poorer countries fund energy transition

Climate finance for less wealthy countries gains support of Italy's Fabio Panetta, who calls for those with higher per capita emissions to step...

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