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Israel’s conflict with Iran sends tremors through markets
Fire and smoke rise into the sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot on June 15, 2025 in Tehran, Iran. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images
Israel's airstrikes on Iran Friday sent reverberations through financial…
Policy reforms key to unlocking 24/7 clean energy for Asia Pacific
Regulatory reforms could enable Asia-Pacific (APAC) businesses to access round-the-clock clean power, cutting emissions and driving sustainable growth, according to a new report by the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA).The report sets out…
Trump approves U.S. Steel merger with Japan’s Nippon Steel
US President Donald Trump receives a gold helmet with his name on it during a visit to US Steel - Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, May 30, 2025, to mark the 'partnership' between Nippon Steel and US Steel. Saul Loeb | AFP |…
Civil society warns EU: Domestic cuts, not offsets, key to 2040 climate
A coalition of 126 leading civil society groups, academics and businesses has called on EU leaders to deliver a bold 2040 climate target based on real emissions reductions at home — not on international carbon offsets.In an open letter…
Chime prices IPO at $27 per share, valuing fintech at $11.6 billion
Chime Visa Credit CardSource: ChimeChime priced its IPO at $27 per share on Wednesday, above the expected range, in an offering that values the provider of online banking services at $11.6 billionThe company raised roughly $700 million…
Tackle climate change? Sort out shipping!
As global leaders gather in Nice this week for the UN Ocean Conference, campaigners are demanding urgent action to tackle the climate impact of shipping – a major emitter left out of most national climate plans.In a joint call to action,…
Crypto CEO linked to Russia accused of laundering $500 million
Signage is seen at the United States Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., August 29, 2020.Andrew Kelly | ReutersFederal prosecutors in Brooklyn have charged the founder of a U.S.-based cryptocurrency payments firm with…
Turbine upgrades to boost efficiency and cut emissions at Grain power
GE Vernova and Uniper have announced a major upgrade to three GT26 gas turbines at Uniper’s Grain power station in Kent, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon intensity and improving generation efficiency.The upgrade, set to…
Morgan Stanley upgrades mining stock as best pick to play rare earths
A wheel loader operator fills a truck with ore at the MP Materials rare earth mine in Mountain Pass, California, January 30, 2020.Steve Marcus | ReutersThe rare-earth miner MP Materials will enjoy growing strategic value to the U.S., as…
£20m upgrade to boost Dorset’s electricity for 60,000 customers
More than 60,000 homes and businesses across south-west Dorset are set to benefit from a £20 million investment in electricity infrastructure by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).Work begins this month to upgrade the…