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- Germany dismisses Australia’s claims that planned EU carbon border tax is ‘protectionism’ Wed, 24 Mar 21, 3:30amExclusive: Dr Jürgen Zattler, an official at Germany’s ministry for economic cooperation and development, says the policy is a tool to fight global warming
- Campaigners start legal challenge to UK's $1bn grant to Mozambique gas project Mon, 7 Sep 20, 3:00pmFriends of the Earth seeks judicial review, saying aid deal contradicts climate commitments
- Deputy PM 'very concerned' over reports China's power plants warned not to buy Australian coal Fri, 22 May 20, 9:45amMichael McCormack says trade minister and diplomats are trying to fix the issue
- Climate crisis: global economy needs major upgrade … fast Tue, 25 Jun 19, 11:30pmEx-US vice-president says only big solutions can offset impact of systemic shifts and avert disaster
- New highs, old lows – things to watch out for in 2019 Wed, 2 Jan 19, 3:32amWe are trying to be positive, but there’s little likely to put a smile on your face – except for a couple of things …
- Trump's first big brawl with China may center on solar panels Sat, 2 Dec 17, 2:20amThe Trump Administration has signaled its intention to take a significantly tougher approach to trade with China, where most of the world's solar panels are produced...
- UK trade minister lobbied Brazil on behalf of oil giants Mon, 20 Nov 17, 3:38amA telegram obtained by Greenpeace shows that Greg Hands met a Brazilian minister to discuss relaxation of tax and environmental regulation
- Britain spent 'twice as much on overseas fossil fuels as renewables' Fri, 11 Aug 17, 3:01pmNearly half of £6.1bn energy spending in developing countries from 2010-14 went on oil, coal and gas-fired schemes, data shows
- Australia a leader on trade but lags on environment in development index Thu, 22 Jan 15, 3:44pmCommitment to development index places Australia second to last on environmental policy in terms of how it affects poorer countries
- Why is Canada refusing to protect 76 endangered species? Sat, 10 Jan 15, 4:20amCanada has chosen to reject an agreement to protect 76 endangered plant and animal species from international trade. Documents recently released from the 2013 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)...
- Canada refuses to protect 76 endangered species Sat, 10 Jan 15, 1:30amCanada has chosen to reject an agreement to protect 76 endangered plant and animal species from international trade. Documents recently released from the 2013 Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)...
- Atkins Unveils “Unusual” Window of Guangzhou Office Buildings on the Pearl River Fri, 1 Aug 14, 11:00pmGlobal engineering and design firm Atkins just revealed designs for Window of Guangzhou, a dramatic three-volume development that will become the new architectural icon for the southern Chinese port city...
- Solar panel spat threatens trade war between China and Europe Thu, 6 Sep 12, 5:52pmEuropean commission investigates industry complaints that China is 'dumping' solar panels worth €20bn into the EU – threatening to damage relations between Germany and BeijingThe European commission upped the ante in...
- The World’s Love Of Coffee Is Causing The Destruction Of Natural Habitats And Ecosystems Tue, 12 Jun 12, 12:00amPut down that cup of coffee! A new report published in Nature has revealed that one of the main causes for the destruction of natural habitats and the potential extinction of numerous species is the developed world’s...
- US commerce department brings heavy tariffs against Chinese solar panels Fri, 18 May 12, 7:54amInvestigation finds China kept prices low with subsidies, but some in US warn tariff will slow adoption of solar energyThe Obama administration imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese solar panels on Thursday, after finding that...