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Office workers walk past the General Post Office building during lunchtime in Sydney, Australia May 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
EconomyElectionsNewsPoliticsUtilities

Australia doles out energy relief in balm for inflation

Australian energy relief estimates $3.5bn to ease the pressure of bills, while budget also proposes tax incentives for development of hydrogen power.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Stellantis is seen outside a company building in Chartres-de-Bretagne near Rennes, France, March 11, 2024. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo
AutomotiveBusinessElectric Vehicles (EVs)News

Stellantis, Leapmotor to sell budget EVs in Europe

Joint venture will begin selling affordable Chinese Leapmotor cars in Europe from September, says CEO.

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023.REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
BusinessFinanceNewsPoliticsRegulations

EU finalises investment fund labels to combat greenwashing

ESMA greenwashing crackdown rules will mean investment funds with sustainability-related names must have 80% of assets meet ESG objectives.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden looks on as he holds a press conference about his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the start of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Woodside, California, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
BusinessEconomyElectric Vehicles (EVs)NewsPoliticsTrade

Biden sharply hikes US tariffs on an array of Chinese imports

Steep China tariffs imposed due to 'unacceptable risks' to the United States' economy, with 100% tariff hitting cheap electric vehicles.

Anglo American wants to focus on copper mining, which rival BHP targeted the business to create a global leader in the critical mineral (AFP)
BusinessCritical MineralsMiningNews

Anglo American to split group after rejecting BHP bid

After rejected improved offer from BHP, mining giant Anglo American to split and sell off parts of business to focus on critical minerals.

In this image provided by Kpop4Planet, demonstrators pose at Maengbang Beach in Samcheok, South Korea, as part of the #SaveButterBeach campaign in September 2021. The group paired with climate groups in South Korea to raise awareness about plans for a coal-burning power plant. The plant site is near the beach of the photo shoot location for album artwork for one of K-pop band BTS’s hit songs. (Soojung Do/Kpop4Planet via AP)
ClimateIn-DepthPolitics

K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals

K-pop climate activism is on the rise as dedicated fans join forces for environmental causes – and big corporations are listening.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a reception celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, U.S., May 13, 2024. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
NewsNuclear PowerPoliticsTrade

Biden signs ban on imports of Russian nuclear reactor fuel into law

Enriched Russian uranium will not be imported to the United States in President Biden's latest effort to disrupt Putin's regime.

EnvironmentNewsOilRegulations

New Mexico forges rule for treatment of fracking water amid protests

Environmental officials begin series of hearings to build rules on the release of water produced by oil and gas production in New Mexico.

It is hoped the project will show how bespoke technologies can enable CCS to be a viable economic option for traditional industries wanting to decarbonise (PA)
Carbon ManagementNews

Research finds AI slashes carbon capture and storage design time

British scientists demonstrate how new technology can cut development time in carbon capture AI study.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the White House in Washington, U.S., August 27, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson/File Photo
BusinessNewsNuclear PowerPoliticsTrade

US to force China-linked firm to sell land near US missile silos

The White House gave a Chinese-linked company and its partners 120 days to sell property they had bought near a U.S. Air Force...

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