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Spain energy minister: early to say if state will take stake in Naturgy
Abu Dhabi's TAQA is in discussions with shareholders of Naturgy, which could lead to a full takeover bid for Spain's largest natural gas...
JDE Peet’s sees coffee industry struggling to meet deforestation law
The EU law, which comes into effect at the end of 2024, will require importers of coffee to prove their goods are not...
Analysis-Carbon price fall deprives Europe’s green funds of billions
The cost of EU carbon permits had nearly halved by February, as emissions covered by the market plunged as a result of higher...
Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden’s law will help
A new poll from the AP-NORC shows that 45% of US adults have become more concerned about climate change over the past year
World Bank aims to connect 250 million Africans to electricity grid by 2030
World Bank president says around 600 million people in Africa do not currently have access to affordable, reliable electricity — a key factor...
Europe must ‘show its teeth’ in defending industrial interests against China: French finance minister
French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says he envisions implementing the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism to give an advantage to Europe's cleaner...
No tax credit for drillers in Canada’s 2024 federal budget
The industry association that represents oil and gas well drillers is disappointed Canada's 2024 budget did not extend the Clean Technology Manufacturing investment...
