On Thursday, in a significant development that will see the renewable energy industry receive a financial boost, Dutch lender ING stated, it has taken steps to significantly cut on lending to carbon emitting companies in the power industry over the… Read More ›
Sustainability
Britain to test COVID-19 status of international tourists from November 2020
According to a report from The Guardian, the UK government will set up a global travel taskforce and defer an anticipated plan to introduce COVID-19 testing for international arrivals until November. The setting up of the taskforce came about on… Read More ›
JPMorgan aims to support clients investing in clean energy, track commitments to COP21
In a development that is likely to have a huge impact, JPMorgan Chase & Co said, it “aims to support its clients in expanding investment in clean energy and work towards net zero-emissions by 2050”. The potential move aligns the… Read More ›
Tesla negotiating nickel supply contract with BHP Group to slash battery cost
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Tesla Inc is negotiating a nickel supply deal with the BHP Group as part of a broader effort to ramp up production and meet higher production targets in an effort to… Read More ›
COVID-19 and Brexit will cost UK $174 billion every year for next decade
According to research firm Baker & McKenzie, if Boris Johnson’s government fails to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union along with the impact the coronavirus is having on the British economy, their combined cost to the United… Read More ›
Tesla acquires Germany’s ATW Automation eyeing planned increase in battery production
According to a source familiar with the deal, Tesla Inc has agreed to acquire Germany’s ATW Automation, a supplier assembling battery modules and packs for the auto industry, for an undisclosed sum. ATW, a subsidiary of Canadian ATS Automation Tooling… Read More ›
Israel, UAE and US to pursue joint collaboration on developing renewable energy strategy
In a significant development, the energy ministers of the United States, Israel and the United Arab Emirates said, they will develop a joint strategy for greater coordination in the energy sector; the trio will also jointly collaborate to mitigate energy… Read More ›
UK government helps Rolls Royce rebuild balance sheet
In a statement Rolls-Royce said, it plans on raising $2.6 billion (2 billion pounds) from shareholders, 1 billion pounds from the bond market and secure loans to rebuild its balance sheet. The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged Rolls Royce’s finances after… Read More ›
46 Million Jobs Could Be At Risk Due Ot Collapse Of Global Air Travel, Says New Report
According to new research46 million jobs from the global aviation industry could be wiped off because of the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic which has almost decimated the global airline market and industry. This report highlights the degree of… Read More ›
Europe Gives Nod To 15-Minute Coronavirus Test
Europe has approved a test for Covid-19 that can yield results in just 15 minutes and can be done at the point of care without the need for elaborate testing facilities, said Becton Dickinson, the maker of the test kit…. Read More ›