Europe
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.
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.
Polish farmers begin hunger strike over EU Green Deal
Five Polish farmers have gone on hunger strike over European Union environmental regulations they say are driving them out of business.
Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probe
The EU wants to defend European industry against growing threats and has launched probes into Chinese firms over state subsidies
Banks ‘financed fossil fuels by £5.5tn since Paris Agreement’
The banks, which include UK giants like Barclays and HSBC, committed 705 billion dollars (£562 billion) in financing to fossil fuels in 2023
EU countries approve law to slash trucks’ CO2 emissions
EU countries gave final approval to a law to cut CO2 emissions from trucks, which will require most new vehicles to be emissions-free...
‘Urgent action needed’ from Irish government to meet renewable targets
Urgent action is needed from the Irish government in order to meet its 2030 electricity capacity targets: Climate Change Advisory Council
Weaker supply will drive platinum deficit higher than expected in 2024
The global platinum deficit in 2024 will be deeper than previously expected due to lower supply from mines in South Africa and Russia
Eni eyes new oil and gas spin-offs in energy transition satellite strategy
Italian energy group Eni could spin off stakes in high-potential oil and gas projects, while focusing on low-carbon activities
French presidency: Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion euros investment in France
Amazon will announce a new 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) investment in France, the French presidency said on Sunday
