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China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
China announced plans for a hearing on European brandy imports on the same day the European Commission's provisional tariffs on Chinese-made EVs took...
Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal
The deal is being opposed by a group of electric utilities that say the agreement could raise power bills for the general public.
US miners push Washington to revive long-dormant Bureau of Mines for critical minerals
The effort is aimed at streamlining how the U.S. government regulates and supports critical minerals production.
Miliband takes up the mantle of delivering UK’s climate-tackling mission – again
As Ed Miliband finally returns to government in essentially the role he held 14 years ago, he is tasked with delivering one of...
Germany gives apartment-dwellers legal right to solar power
Germany has passed legal amendments allowing apartment owners and tenants to install solar systems on their balconies.
China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
China has repeatedly called on the European Union to cancel its tariffs, expressing a willingness to negotiate.
A study finds Indonesia’s deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that
Indonesia may have an opportunity to expand its agricultural, palm, pulp and other commodities without cutting down more trees.
Why are Chinese EVs facing EU scrutiny and tariffs?
Beijing has yet to react but a Chinese trade group condemned the bloc's "protectionism".
Canada approves Glencore takeover of Teck coal unit, with conditions
Ottawa has approved Glencore's acquisition of miner Teck Resources' steelmaking coal unit with strict conditions to preserve jobs.
