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Top StoriesThe Barnacle, Spaniards’ Favourite Christmas Dish, Imperilled by Climate Change
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BusinessUK Seeks Industry Views on Electric Vehicle Sales Targets After Backlash
The Barnacle, Spaniards’ Favourite Christmas Dish, Imperilled by Climate Change
Date: December 24, 2024
By Leonardo Benassatto and Nacho Doce CORME, Spain (Reuters) – On the craggy rocks on northwestern Spain’s treacherous Costa da Morte (Death Coast), wetsuit-clad fishermen dodge crashing waves as they pick barnacles, a prized Christmas delicacy facing decline due to climate change and other factors. Fetching up to 200 euros ($208) per kilogram (2.2 pounds)...
China’s Catl Launches Ev Chassis, Flagging Safety as Top Selling Point
Date: December 24, 2024
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, on Tuesday launched a new EV chassis that it says can withstand a 120-kph (75-mph) frontal impact without catching fire or exploding, as it touts safety as a key selling point. The chassis has a battery capable of running for about 1,000 km (621.37...
Chile Files Environmental Charges Against Anglo American Copper Mine
Date: December 24, 2024
By Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chile’s environmental regulator has filed four charges against the major Los Bronces copper mine, controlled by Anglo American, for noncompliance with environmental permits, the agency said on Monday. The charges could carry a fine of nearly 17 billion pesos ($17.17 million), according to the Superintendency of the Environment, or SMA....
Exclusive-TPG in Talks to Acquire Solar Firm Altus Power, Sources Say
Date: December 24, 2024
By David French NEW YORK (Reuters) -Buyout firm TPG’s climate investment arm is in talks to acquire Altus Power, a provider of solar power to commercial property owners and residential homes, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. If the talks between TPG Rise Climate and Altus are successful, a deal could be...
King Charles to Deliver Christmas Message From Former Hospital Chapel
Date: December 23, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – King Charles will deliver his traditional Christmas Day message from a former hospital chapel, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, in a break from tradition and a nod to the British monarch’s ongoing treatment for cancer. In February, the palace revealed the 76-year-old, who became king in 2022, had been diagnosed with an...
Spanish Government Extends Energy Windfall Tax by Decree
Date: December 23, 2024
MADRID (Reuters) -The Spanish government has issued a decree extending a temporary tax on energy companies into 2025, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday, after lawmakers voted last week to eliminate the levy. The decree enters into force on Jan. 1, but it will need to be confirmed by parliament within 30 days in...