Africa’s lack of industrial development puts it in a strong position to develop low-carbon manufacturing without the costs of transitioning from fossil fuel-based factories, McKinsey & Co. said. In the Continue Reading
The World Health Organization is reviving its stalled investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 virus as agency officials warn that time is running out to determine how the pandemic that has Continue Reading
The writing is on the wall for the fossil fuels industry. For decades, climate scientists and environmental activists have been urging the world to move away from dirty and finite Continue Reading
Highlights Populous eastern Japan forecast for below average temperatures Dec-Feb Japan’s demand for gas, power fuels, heating oil robust last winter Refiners preparing for kerosene heating demand The winter weather Continue Reading
Power shortages across at least 10 Chinese provinces risk weighing on the country’s gross domestic product as factories crucial to the global supply chain were forced to cut production, investment Continue Reading
Getty Images image captionIt is unclear how many homes have been affected Residents in north-east China are experiencing unannounced power cuts, as an electricity shortage which initially hit factories spreads Continue Reading
China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has told coal and natural gas companies to increase their output to ensure the country has sufficient energy supplies to keep homes warm during winter, Continue Reading
Nike Inc. doesn’t have enough sneakers to sell for the holidays. Costco Wholesale Corp. is reimposing limits on paper towel purchases. Prices for artificial Christmas trees have jumped 25% this season. Despite mounting shipping delays and cargo backlogs, Continue Reading
The world’s largest oil companies are under growing pressure from shareholders and society to reduce emissions and show efforts to fight the worst effects of climate change. Everyone in the Continue Reading
Big oil could help tackle the water shortage in the western United States by repurposing existing infrastructure to help transport clean water to the areas most in need. Innovations such Continue Reading
