Europe
Landslip which caused ‘carnage’ in Welsh town was coal tip ‘wash-out’
A coal tip landslip in Cwmtillery, South Wales, forced evacuations as mud and water engulfed homes, with cleanup expected to take weeks.
Volkswagen has taken major writedown on Northvolt stake, sources say
Volkswagen has written down its 21 per cent Northvolt stake amid the Swedish battery maker's bankruptcy filing, reflecting EV market struggles.
Analysis: Lilium’s fall throws spotlight on air-taxi cash crunch
The air-taxi industry faces hurdles as Lilium exits, raising doubts about timelines and viability despite investor support.
Golden eagle died after ‘wind turbine strike’ south of Scotland, investigation finds
Golden eagle Sparky, monitored by the South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project, died from a wind turbine strike, sparking calls for mitigation efforts.
TotalEnergies pauses business with Adani, says it was not aware of US investigation
Despite holding a 20% stake, TotalEnergies will stop financial contributions to Adani Green Energy after last week's indictment.
Air-taxi maker Vertical signs tentative funding deal with investor, extends cash runway
Mudrick Capital to convert half of Vertical Aerospace’s debt to equity, providing $50M in funding and financial relief.
Thyssenkrupp: expert opinion gives positive view for steel business
Thyssenkrupp's steel division secures financing for two years, with expert backing its ability to continue.
Irish climate minister says COP29 deal ‘far from perfect but can be built on’
Ireland's Eamon Ryan, the former Green Party leader, called the deal a hopeful step toward financial fairness for nations most in need.
Goldman funds to take $900 million hit on Northvolt: Financial Times report
Funds managed by Goldman Sachs, which together ranked as the second-largest shareholders in Northvolt, will write off nearly $900M by year's end.
We have officially advised our university to ditch carbon offsets — and focus on cutting emissions
Carbon offsetting fails to deliver net zero; experts urge universities to focus on emissions cuts, rewilding, and decarbonization efforts.
