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SA bans single-use plastics in Australian first but new rules delayed due to coronavirus pandemic

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New Tax Rule Could Cost Russian Fuel Oil Exporters $1B Annually

Russia is set to enact as of September 14 a new rule on the taxation of fuel oil exports aimed at bringing in additional revenues…

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Pound continues fall as Brexit fears rear up again

The pound has fallen against major currencies as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit returns. Sterling was already nudging lower after the government ramped up…

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US set to block imports from China over forced labor

Washington has cited forced labor in western Xinjiang province as grounds to ban Chinese cotton and tomatoes. The measures would hit a wide array of…

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Multinational companies account for nearly a fifth of global CO2 emissions, researchers say

The global supply chains of multinational companies such as BP, Coca-Cola and Walmart are responsible for nearly a fifth of climate-changing carbon dioxide emissions, according…

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Report models how UK supermarkets can halve throwaway plastic by 2025

A report from Greenpeace has modelled how UK supermarkets could make significant reductions to the amount of plastic they produce by focusing their attention on…

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No Nord Stream 2? No problem for Germany, economists say

Abandoning the nearly complete Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany could create a legal mess and nudge up energy costs for European…

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New figures reveal that the bioeconomy is worth €2.4 trillion to the European economy

In a year of challenges, fresh data today highlights the ascent of the bio-based industries, that in 2017 made a total contribution of €750 billion…

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Italy can be clean energy hub with hydrogen imports from Africa, study says

Italy could become a clean energy hub for Europe by importing hydrogen produced in North Africa from solar power at 10-15% less than it costs…

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France in huge coronavirus recovery plan focusing on green energy

President Emmanuel Macron’s government said the investment would include big spending on green energy and transport. Dubbed “France re-launch”, it is aimed at reversing rising…

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