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Image for Britain offers discounts on electric cars to boost demandHeadlines

Britain Offers Discounts on Electric Cars to Boost Demand

Image for US rare earth pricing system is poised to challenge China's dominanceHeadlines

US Rare Earth Pricing System Is Poised to Challenge China's Dominance

Image for EU wants farming subsidy cap in budget overhaul, draft showsHeadlines

EU Wants Farming Subsidy Cap in Budget Overhaul, Draft Shows

Image for Britain, Czech Republic to work together on small nuclear plantsHeadlines

Britain, Czech Republic to Work Together on Small Nuclear Plants

Image for Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

Heatwaves in Spain Caused 1,180 Deaths in Past Two Months, Ministry Says

Date: July 14, 2025

MADRID (Reuters) -High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp increase from the same period last year, the Environment Ministry said on Monday. The vast majority of...

Image for Thames Water imposes hosepipe ban as historic drought hits England

Thames Water Imposes Hosepipe Ban as Historic Drought Hits England

Date: July 14, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Thames Water announced a temporary "hosepipe ban" on Monday, aimed at cutting water usage across large parts of southern England, following the country's driest and warmest...

Image for Loro Piana is latest Italian luxury brand under fire for worker abuse in supply chain

Loro Piana Is Latest Italian Luxury Brand Under Fire for Worker Abuse in Supply Chain

Date: July 14, 2025

MILAN (Reuters) - An Italian court on Monday placed under judicial administration LVMH's high-end Italian cashmere firm Loro Piana for indirectly subcontracting its production to Chinese-owned firms...

Image for G20's financial watchdog lays out climate plan but presses pause amid divisions

G20's Financial Watchdog Lays Out Climate Plan but Presses Pause Amid Divisions

Date: July 14, 2025

By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) -The G20's financial stability watchdog delivered a new plan on how to tackle climate risks on Monday, but paused further policy work amid a retreat by the United...

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Bhp Takes Steps With Catl, Byd to Use More Batteries, Cut Emissions

Date: July 14, 2025

MELBOURNE (Reuters) -The world's biggest listed miner BHP said on Monday it has signed preliminary deals with China battery giants CATL and BYD to explore battery opportunities for mining equipment...

Image for UK government to make new push to cut red tape for businesses aiming to cut emissions

UK Government to Make New Push to Cut Red Tape for Businesses Aiming to Cut Emissions

Date: July 13, 2025

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves will task regulators this week with lowering barriers to businesses seeking to cut their emissions, in a major speech she is...