The COP26 climate summit is drawing parallels to the disastrous Copenhagen meeting of 2009
"There are, of course, already parallels in that it is a cold, wet northern European city," Rehman said. "But there are also the more important comparisons."
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Consumers in China pick their 3 favorite electric cars — and only one is Chinese
Among the top brands were one from China, one from the United States and one from Germany.
Facebook should not have bowed to public outrage and shut down its facial recognition system, former world chess champion says
Facebook is wrong to shut down facial recognition, according to Gary Kasparov, the former world chess champion and chairman of Human Rights Foundation.
UN climate chief encouraged by progress at COP26, warns of 'catastrophic' consequences of inaction
The U.K. is hosting the pivotal conference between Oct. 31 and Nov. 12.
WHO warns that Europe is once again at the epicenter of the Covid pandemic
The region accounted for 59% of all cases globally and 48% of reported deaths last week
Credit Suisse scales back investment banking as earnings beat estimates
The Swiss bank also revealed that it expects to report a net loss in the fourth quarter and said it plans to scale back its investment banking operations.
What 'transition'? Renewable energy is growing, but overall energy demand is growing faster
The world wants to "transition" to green energy, but the difficult reality is this: Dirty fuels are not going away anytime soon.
Bill Gates doubts goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees is achievable
The U.K. is currently hosting the COP26 climate change conference, which will run from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12.
BMW's fully electric car sales on track to double this year, but still way short of Tesla
BMW is one of several well known automotive companies pushing an electrification strategy.
'We are not drowning, we are fighting': Countries vulnerable to climate disaster issue rallying cry
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president of the Maldives, said at COP26: "I have no choice but to keep on repeating it. What will it take for you to listen to us?"
Biden at COP26 shows 'Americans are back at the table,' UBS chairman says
In an interview with CNBC, Axel Weber highlighted the importance of both collaboration and regulation.
Goldman Sachs-backed digital bank Starling expects to go public within two years
U.K. digital bank Starling expects to go public in one or two years, CEO Anne Boden told reporters Tuesday.
Amazon wants us to stop talking to Alexa so much
Amazon wants us to get on with living our lives.
Automaker Stellantis offering buyouts to pension-eligible U.S. salaried workers
To be eligible, employees must be at least 55 years old and have been with the company for 30 years or be at least 58 years old with 10 years of employment.
Barclays CEO Jes Staley quits after Jeffrey Epstein probe
Barclays CEO Jes Staley will stand down following an investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, the bank said in a statement Monday.
Prince Charles calls for 'war-like footing' in speech at pivotal COP26 climate change summit
A lot is riding on COP26, which is being hosted by the U.K.
British firm JCB signs multibillion-dollar deal to import green hydrogen
It's the latest example of how the sector is starting to attract the attention of major firms.
What’s at stake at the COP26 climate summit? Here’s a guide to the make-or-break issues
The major climate event, known as COP26, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from Sunday through to Nov. 12.
Amazon-backed wind farm in Scotland begins operations
The last few years have seen a number of major firms strike power purchase agreements to buy renewable energy.
Euro zone inflation rises to 4.1% for October, hitting a new 13-year high
Higher inflation data comes as lawmakers fret about soaring energy prices.
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