EV charging growth plans slowed by EU’s power grid problems
BRUSSELS, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle drivers hoping to top up their batteries at one of Repsol's (REP.MC) 1,600...
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EU-Mercosur deal’s future up to new Argentina government, sources say
Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBRASILIA, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The European Union and Mercosur will not be able to close their free trade negotiations next week because Argentina's incoming government has to approve the outstanding issues, Brazilian officials and diplomats said on Saturday."Given the transition in Argentina, we are handing the subject to the new government, which has indicated they want a deal," the Brazilian foreign ministry spokesman said.A European...
Countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels
118 countries back pledge to triple world's clean powerGoal would slash fossil fuel use this decadeSmaller club of countries plan to scale up nuclear energyDUBAI, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Governments launched new initiatives on Saturday to bolster clean energy and to wean themselves off fossil fuels at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where countries are grappling with how to halt the non-stop rise in planet-warming emissions.In one of the most widely supported initiatives, 118 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28...
Britain yet to make the case for a digital pound, lawmakers say
The Bank of England is seen reflected on a balloon with the pound symbol during a protest against the hiking...
RWE and Masdar to co-develop giant British offshore wind project
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers the keynote speech at the Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace, in East...
Russian court rules in favour of VTB Bank’s $122 mln claim from former European subsidiary
This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in UkraineMOSCOW, Dec 1 (Reuters)...
Yellen says US economy does not need drastic tightening, ‘soft landing’ on track
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen attends a press conference in San Francisco, California, U.S., November 10, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsBESSEMER CITY, North Carolina, Nov 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday she believes the U.S. economy does not need further drastic monetary policy tightening to stamp out inflationary expectations and was on track to achieve a "soft landing" with strong employment.Yellen told reporters after a speech at a lithium processing plant in North Carolina that in the past, the Federal Reserve sometimes had...
EU labelling for sustainable investment funds on back burner for now
European Union flags fly outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium September 19, 2019. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo/File Photo Acquire...
Insight: Defying Pope’s calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels
Nov 29 (Reuters) - Hundreds of Catholic institutions around the globe have announced plans to divest their finances of oil,...
EU committee backs law to relocate euro clearing from London to bloc
European Union flags fly outside the European Commission in Brussels, Belgium, November 8, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON,...
