Europe
Italy’s Saipem says first-quarter core earnings jump 40%
Italian energy contractor Saipem says its first-quarter adjusted core earnings rose 40% on the same period of last year, driven by growth at...
European firms and banks urged to boost investment in critical minerals
EU has launched an ambitious plan to accelerate production of critical minerals needed for EVs – but "no equity is being invested".
Judge dismisses case against activist who held sign outside trial
Retired social worker told jurors they had a right "to acquit… according to your conscience", but climate activist spared punishment as judge rules...
Investors push Equinor to align strategy with global climate goal
Norwegian oil company majority-owned by government under fire after minority investors push for spending in line with Paris Agreement.
Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind power tender
Six wind power sites could reach capacity of 10GW if competing companies erect enough turbines, says Danish ministry.
Europe suffered record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023
Heat singled out by climate monitors as the biggest climate-related threat as global warming drives ever-hotter European summers.
Next sanctions must target shadow Russian oil fleet, Sweden says
Minister Tobias Billström calls for import ban on LNG and crackdown on shadow fleet transporting Russian oil.
Russia’s Nornickel to move copper plant to China, says CEO
Mining giant will build new copper production facility abroad after Russian sanctions hamper supply of crucial parts.
Swiss environment minister plays down impact of climate ruling
A European Court of Human Rights ruled last week that Switzerland has failed to protect its people from climate change
