Europe installed a record amount of wind power last year. But industry says it's not enough
WindEurope points to permitting as being a hurdle for the sector's expansion going forward, describing it as "the main bottleneck."
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Now that Russia has invaded Ukraine, the West has to try to stop Putin — but how?
There are question marks over how far the West will go to stop Ukraine from being overwhelmed by invading forces from Russia.
Ukraine closes airspace to civilian flights citing 'high risk'
Civilian flights within Ukraine were restricted through the end of Thursday, according to a notice to airmen.
Gas is key in the Russia-Ukraine conflict — and supply could be disrupted around the world
Russia's invasion of Ukraine represents one of the worst security crises in Europe in decades and is likely to have far-reaching implications.
'Dark day for Europe': World leaders condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
World leaders condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine after President Vladimir Putin declared the start of a military operation in the early hours of Thursday local time.
Hydrogen generation could become a $1 trillion per year market, Goldman Sachs says
While there is excitement in some quarters about hydrogen's potential, the vast majority of its generation is currently based on fossil fuels.
Russia's attack on Ukraine has begun as the U.S. and Europe urge Putin to stand down
Explosions were heard in Kyiv after Russia's Vladimir Putin announced a military action in Ukraine.
'We need a miracle': Anxious Ukrainians await Putin's next move
Now the critical question is whether Putin will stop at the eastern territories of Luhansk and Donetsk, or push on to take more of Ukraine and its capital Kyiv.
Belarus opposition leader calls for tougher Western sanctions on Belarus, Russia
Belarussian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya says the West must impose tougher sanctions on Russia and Belarus to deter them from further aggression.
Deepak Chopra and European investors back new wellness start-up as it prepares for M&A spree
The Healing Company has been backed by wellness icon Deepak Chopra, psychedelics entrepreneur Christian Angermayer and Dragons' Den investor Steven Bartlett.
Putin seeks 'regime change' and will likely invade the rest of Ukraine, says security analyst
Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely go "all the way to the capital," Jeffrey Edmonds told CNBC, referring to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.
Barclays full-year net profit quadruples as corporate and investment bank booms
Barclays on Wednesday reported a full-year net profit of £6.38 billion ($8.67 billion) for 2021, ahead of analyst expectations of £5.75 billion.
Warby Parker has big growth plans. But analysts are split on its bid to take on Ray-Ban maker Luxottica
While EssilorLuxottica has a much larger market capitalization than Warby Parker, the smaller company says it can grow "faster than the overall industry."
Chinese upstart Realme looks to take on Apple, Samsung as it launches its first high-end smartphone overseas
Chinese smartphone brand Realme will launch its first high-end devices — the GT 2 and GT 2 Pro — at Mobile World Congress next week.
Germany halts approval of gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 after Russia's actions
Germany on Tuesday halted the certification of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline designed to bring natural gas from Russia directly to Europe.
Oil prices surge as Russia-Ukraine crisis escalates
Oil prices jumped as the Ukraine crisis escalated. Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.
Watch Bill Gates share his thoughts on how to end the Covid pandemic
CNBC's Hadley Gamble discusses what needs to happen to bring an end to the pandemic with Bill Gates and others at the Munich Security Conference.
UK announces first tranche of Russia sanctions, targets banks and wealthy individuals
The U.K. has slapped targeted economic sanctions against five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals.
Ukraine is committed to diplomacy but 'not afraid of anyone,' President Zelenskyy says in TV address
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his government won't react to provocation from Russia, but added that "we will not give anything to anyone."
U.S. warns that Moscow has compiled lists of Ukrainians to target after invasion
Russia has compiled lists of Ukrainians to target after an invasion, a U.S. official has claimed, as Putin mulls officially recognizing Ukraine's breakaway regions.
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