environment

Russia says EU carbon border tax may impinge on global trade rules

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday that the European Union’s plans to impose carbon emission costs on…

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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now.

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Musk says Tesla will accept bitcoins when miners use more clean energy

Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk tweeted on Sunday that the electric carmarker will resume allowing bitcoin transactions…

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CEOs and investors push world leaders for stronger climate action

A group of 79 company bosses and investors managing $41 trillion issued separate calls on Thursday for world leaders to…

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U.S. to donate 500 million Pfizer doses to poor nations

The United States will spend $3.5 billion to buy and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer (PFE.N) coronavirus vaccine…

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Britain takes step to classifying ‘green’ investments

Britain has set up a group of experts to help it classify climate-friendly assets and stop "greenwashing" of investments that…

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U.S. to work with allies to secure electric vehicle metals

The United States must work with allies to secure the minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries and process them domestically…

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Analysis: Climate change: Central banks’ new inflation puzzle

For Bank of England chief Andrew Bailey, tackling climate change carries inflation risks if you do too little, too late.…

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Swiss to vote on whether to become first European nation to ban synthetic pesticides

Switzerland could become the first European country to ban artificial pesticides in a June 13 referendum which backers of the…

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AstraZeneca moves finance chief to new role after Alexion deal

AstraZeneca (AZN.L) will move finance chief Marc Dunoyer to head newly acquired rare diseases business Alexion (ALXN.O), using the $39…

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