China passes steel output peak, developing Asia still climbing
LAUNCESTON, Australia, Jan 28 (Reuters) – It’s a fairly safe bet to say that China’s steel production has…
OMV CEO says strict rules on plastic recycling could stifle innovation
Item 1 of 2 OMV CEO Alfred Stern briefs journalists in Vienna, Austria September 22, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner…
Global grain traders’ green pledges face skepticism as deal to protect Brazil’s rainforest unravels
Item 1 of 2 A drone views shows fallen trees in a secondary forest where farmers (not pictured)…
China to lower import tariffs on some products beginning 2026
BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China announced on Monday tariff adjustments for some products beginning next year, including…
EU to strengthen carbon levy on high-emission imports, crack down on attempted evasion
EU presses ahead with carbon border levy despite pushback Proposals widen levy to cover imported car parts, washing…
Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
SIPIROK, Indonesia Dec 9 (Reuters) – Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago,…
‘Mischievous hands’: Indonesians blame deforestation for devastating floods
More than 700 die in Sumatra, site of mass deforestation Leaders criticise government for ignoring deforestation protests Environmental…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery says it can deliver 1.5 billion litres of petrol in December
LAGOS, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery said on Monday it is able to deliver 1.5 billion…
Canada unveils more measures to protect tariff-hit steel, lumber sectors
OTTAWA, Nov 26 (Reuters) – Canada will offer more support to help the steel and lumber industries deal…
China launches first emergency mission to Tiangong space station
Item 1 of 2 A Long March-2F rocket carrying the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft takes off from the Jiuquan Satellite…
On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub
Google and miner want switch to renewables for island’s energy Data hub will be part of new cable…
US construction spending rebounds in August
WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in August, likely lifted by home renovations as…