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Analysis: New green steel firms could reap rewards as EU carbon tariffs loom
New and strengthened rules in the EU against supply chain carbon emissions provide an opportunity for green steel producers.
2024 will be world’s hottest on record, EU scientists say
2024 is set to become the hottest year on record, intensifying calls for stronger climate action at COP29 in Azerbaijan.
Decarbonising by 2050 could boost Poland’s economy by 4%, World Bank says
Poland's $450B decarbonization goal for 2050 could boost GDP by four per cent, reduce pollution, and improve health, per World Bank report.
China wants talks on trade measures at COP29 climate summit, document shows
China has called for talks on carbon border taxes and other restrictive trade measures at next week's COP29 climate summit.
Beijing files complaint at WTO over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing has filed a WTO complaint against the EU, challenging anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, citing protectionism.
China EV price deal needs be as effective as tariffs, says EU official
EU seeks enforceable minimum prices for Chinese EVs as alternative to 45.3% tariffs, says trade chief nominee Sefcovic.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China urges France to mediate with the EU over EV tariffs, while France stands firm on fair competition and opposes China’s brandy tariff.
Public funding for nature conservation stalls at COP16, eyes on private investment
At COP16, wealthy nations pulled back on conservation funding, leaving private capital to help bridge the $200 billion gap.
Czech Republic joining Italy to fight carmakers’ CO2 fines
Czech Republic will join Italy in seeking to prevent carmakers from facing penalties when tougher CO2 emission rules take effect in the EU.
EU greenhouse gas emissions saw ‘huge’ drop in 2023
The EU saw an eight per cent drop in GHG emissions in 2023 due to rising renewables, but urgent action is needed to...
