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OPEC sticks to oil demand view, sees potential economic upside
Monthly report announces that world oil demand will rise by 2.25 million barrels per day in 2024, figures unchanged from last month.
Carbon dioxide increasing ten times faster than any point in last 50,000 years: study
The rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide increase is currently 10 times faster than at any point in the past 50,000 years, says study...
US, Japanese banks lead fossil fuel financing
Fossil fuel financing fell by 9.5% last year, says climate campaigners' report, but banks are still sending $705bn to the sector.
Avocados getting smashed by climate change, report warns
The best growing regions for avocados in countries like Burundi, Chile, Peru, Spain, South Africa and Mexico are seeing productivity shrink due to...
German aviation company Lilium and Swiss firm to open new sites in France
German aviation firm Lilium and Swiss-based nickel refinery company KL1 will set up new sites in France, invest in electric jet aircraft
U.S., China to discuss methane at COP29 summit: State Dept.
The U.S.-China Climate Working Group intends to discuss methane and non-carbon dioxide greenhouse gasses at the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit.
US discussed ‘overcapacity’ in Chinese solar manufacturing, coal in climate talks
The United States and China discussed Chinese overcapacity in solar and battery manufacturing, steel production and coal power during two days of bilateral...
Rio Tinto had considered a bid for Anglo American, AFR says
Mining giant Rio Tinto "had not ruled out" bid for British company before BHP began takeover bid.
Porsche recalls thousands of Taycans over faulty batteries
German sports carmaker Porsche on Thursday confirmed it had recalled several thousand of its electric Taycan model because of risks their batteries could...
