Europe
Continental hit with $107 million fine over Dieselgate scandal
Automotive supplier's Dieselgate fine based on breaching supervisory duties after investigation by German prosecutors.
Nature loss could slow UK growth 12% by the 2030s, report says
Biodiversity loss and environmental degradation create major risks for the UK economy and financial sector, says Green Finance Institute.
UK car output falls in March as EV-transition gears up, says industry body
This is the first time car output has dropped in six months and comes at a time when electric vehicle production has successively...
BHP Group makes $38.8 billion play for Anglo American, copper in focus
BHP Anglo American takeover would create world's biggest copper miner, with 10% of global output.
EU hydrogen plans must be supported by subsidies, regulations: energy execs
European governments will need to offer energy companies subsidies and regulatory support to produce renewable hydrogen to make the transition to clean fuels...
Wintershall Dea management board to step down after Harbour Energy deal closed
Wintershall Dea says its current management board will step down after the transfer of its non-Russian oil and gas assets to Britain's Harbour...
EU Parliament backs clampdown on single-use plastic packaging
European Parliament approves law that bans mini shampoo bottles, shopping bags and condiment wrappers in drive to cut down on plastic waste.
EU lawmakers agree to exit energy treaty over climate fears
Continued membership of 1994 energy treaty rejected by Parliament as being "no longer compatible" with EU's plans for climate action.
