International
Cocoa tops global commodities rally for 2nd year, steel ingredients struggle on China demand
Cocoa and coffee prices surged in 2024 due to global supply deficits, while steel-making coal struggled amid China's slow growth.
Record year caps ‘decade of deadly heat,’ says UN in climate warning
The world has endured a 'decade of deadly heat,' with 2024 capping record temperatures.
2024’s top 10 climate disasters cost more than 200 billion dollars, charity says
In 2024, the top 10 climate disasters caused over $200 billion in damages, highlighting the urgent need for action on emissions.
‘Dangerous new era’: climate change spurs disaster in 2024
Nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024.
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Electric vehicles had another whirlwind year around the globe, driven by buyers in China.
China dominates solar PV manufacturing and trade barriers unlikely to change that
Trade barriers in the EU and U.S. have been largely ineffectual against China's dominance in solar PV manufacturing.
Plan to throttle foreign fossil fuel finance collapses at OECD, Bloomberg reports
Wealthy nations' plan to limit fossil fuel financing has collapsed, with ongoing negotiations expected to continue into January.
Northern Oil and Gas in bid to acquire smaller rival Granite Ridge, sources say
Northern Oil and Gas has made an acquisition offer for Granite Ridge Resources, according to people familiar with the matter.
Behind a potential Honda and Nissan tie-up, the existential threat posed by Chinese EVs
Both Honda and Nissan have lost ground in China, the world's biggest auto market.
Building with earth could transform sustainable construction – here’s how
Rammed earth construction, using excavated soil, offers a sustainable alternative to cement, but faces stigma and economic challenges.
