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EU sets carbon border tax to boost climate efforts
The European Union will tax certain imports based on the amount of carbon dioxide companies emit making them. Experts say the move could lead other major economies to do the same.
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Russian oil finds ‘wide open’ back door to Europe, critics say
Middlemen are cashing in as Russian crude finds indirect routes to the European market, politicians and industry insiders allege.
Putin is staring at defeat in his gas war with Europe
Mild weather this winter is set to help Europe shrug off Russia’s energy threats next year, too.
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World’s first carbon border tax lands in Europe
The move is intended to help European industries avoid being undercut by cheaper goods made in countries with weaker greenhouse gas emission rules.
Australian coal imports raise environmental concern
The Environmental Protection Administration yesterday demanded that the coal-fired Ho-Ping Power plant in Hualien County submit additional documents for further environmental review over its request to increase coal imports from Australia.
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EU leaders agree on Russian oil embargo
Package includes exemptions to placate Hungary and other countries worried about domestic impact.
Orbán’s price: What will it take to get Hungary to ban Russian oil?
Brussels eyes the EU leaders’ summit at the end of May for a sanctions deal as hopes of a breakthrough fade.
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