Focus on Economy
Neither effective nor fair: it’s time to replace Ottawa’s carbon tax
Opinion: A prudent move for Ottawa would be to replace the commodity-based carbon tax system with measures that are fairer and more effective.
Companies are buying up cheap carbon offsets — data suggest it may be more about greenwashing than helping the climate
Carbon offsets are booming, but low-quality, unregulated options raise doubts about their effectiveness in cutting emissions.
CEOs of European chip makers concerned about nationalist industrial policies
The CEOs of Europe’s top chipmakers warn that nationalist semiconductor policies in the U.S., China, and Europe hinder global business.
What Trump can do to reverse US climate policy — and what he probably can’t change
Despite Trump's criticism of wind and solar power, investments in renewable energy will likely increase because of market dynamics.
Opinion: Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens
Trump's 2024 U.S. election win hasn’t reignited copper prices, unlike his 2016 victory, as market focus shifts to China's economy.
Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use
Pakistan will cut winter electricity tariffs to reduce gas use and promote a shift toward clean energy.
Trump prepares withdrawing from Paris climate agreement, NYT reports
Trump's team prepares executive orders to exit Paris accord, shrink national monuments, and lift gas export terminal pause.
COP29 host Azerbaijan promoted fossil fuel deals ahead of climate summit, NGO says
A secret video reveals Azerbaijan, COP29 host, offering to discuss potential fossil fuel deals ahead of the climate summit.
Stellantis, partner Leapmotor scrap plan to make second EV model in Poland, sources say
Chinese automakers were recently told to pause their large-scale investment plans in EU countries that had backed the tariff proposal.
From floods to regulations: Climate change poses complex risks for the banking sector
Climate change poses risks to banks on several levels: it can directly impact their finances, tarnish their image and land them in the...
