A European Union plan to impose tariffs on high-carbon imports could hurt developing countries in Asia but is unlikely to lead to big reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said in a report published on Monday.
read more... 26/02/2024
Oil prices were mixed on Monday. Brent crude edged 0.1% higher at $83.56, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions that continue to impact the market. Meanwhile, WTI Crude declined by about 1% to $78.47, amid signs of weaker demand.
read more... 20/02/2024
European Union legislators reached a political agreement in the early hours of Tuesday (20 February) on a proposal to set up the world’s first registry for certified carbon dioxide removals obtained from eco-farming practices and industrial processes.
read more... 20/02/2024
The German government will earmark some 4 billion euros ($4.31 billion) for subsidies to support energy-intensive firms switching to green production, a government source told Reuters on Friday.
read more... 19/02/2024
Oil prices surged on Thursday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, overshadowing ongoing concerns about oversupply and weak demand. Consequently, Brent crude increased by 1.5% to settle at $82.86 a barrel, while WTI crude climbed by about 2% to stand at $78.03 a barrel.
read more... 16/02/2024