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The Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill was introduced at Holyrood by the Scottish Government in September (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Scotland committee backs emissions target Bill but stresses importance of scrutiny

A Holyrood committee backs the new emissions target bill but insists on proper scrutiny amid changes to carbon reduction goals.

FILE PHOTO: The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, October 2, 2024. REUTERS/Staff/File Photo
BusinessFinanceNewsOil

European shares open flat, set for worst week in one month

European shares inched up, led by energy stocks as oil prices rose, but remain on track for their worst week since early September.

Gas pipelines
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E3G: How the EU can ensure a smooth transition from gas

Europe's shift away from gas was accelerated by the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis. A framework is needed for a smooth...

Scotland became home to the first offshore floating wind farm in 2017 (PA)
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Giant floating wind farms could destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, sector warns

The Scottish fishing industry warns that floating wind farms threaten its survival, urging government action to protect it.

FILE PHOTO: The BYD EV Dolphin Mini is displayed as the Chinese electric-vehicle producer announces the launch of the low-cost EV in Mexico City, Mexico February 28, 2024. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan/File Photo
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Germany to vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources say

Germany will vote against EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, sources tell Reuters; government spokesperson declines to comment.

FILE PHOTO: Cattle graze next to wind turbines at a wind farm in the Serra da Capelada, near Ferrol, Galicia, Spain September 13, 2024. REUTERS/Nacho Doce/File Photo
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Wind energy lobby says Spain needs more wind power, faster

Spain needs to accelerate wind energy projects to meet its 2030 target of 62 GW, double the current capacity of 31 GW.

FILE PHOTO: A general view of Anglo American's Los Bronces copper plant in Chile, obtained by Reuters on April 26, 2024.  Anglo American/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Anglo American not a sitting duck after breakup, CEO says

Anglo American's CEO Duncan Wanblad dismissed claims of an inevitable takeover after unbundling its diamond, platinum, nickel, and coal assets, focusing on copper.

French energy giant TotalEnergies has announced plans to increase its oil and gas production until 2030 (AFP)
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TotalEnergies plans to grow oil and gas production until 2030

TotalEnergies plans to boost oil and gas output by three per cent annually until 2030, focusing on LNG and renewable electricity growth.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles introduced a 'bias' into the market (AFP)
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Macron backs Chinese EV tariffs as Scholz calls for dialogue

French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed his support for EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, during a visit to Berlin on Wednesday.

FILE PHOTO: European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023. REUTERS/Johanna Geron/File Photo
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EU support is enough to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say

The EU is set to vote on Friday for tariffs up to 45 per cent on Chinese-made EVs, likely increasing trade tensions with...

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