5 h. ago German Chemical Makers Say Carbon Costs Damage Europe’s Edge

German chemical companies said high costs for carbon allowances are damaging Europe’s competitiveness, adding to a cacophony of sectors pushing for climate measures to be eased to help ailing industries.

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47 h. ago B.C.’s new law would go after vaping product companies for deceptive practices

The Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act would allow the government to take legal action against companies that mislead consumers.

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7 d. ago Calgary drivers call on city to cover repair costs for pothole damage

Kyle Cossette was one of the many drivers who were caught off guard driving eastbound on Glenmore under the Crowchild Trail overpass, when they hit a large pothole.

Economics

8 d. ago Scale up efforts to reduce wildfire risk or B.C. faces dire economic consequences: Study

Indirect costs — that include disaster recovery, property loss, environmental damages, and business and health costs — can push the total costs of wildfires 1.5 to 20 times higher.

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1 week ago Chinese Turbine Maker Hires BASF Renewable CEO for Europe Plans

Chinese turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Ltd. has hired German chemical giant BASF SE’s head of renewables as its new European chief executive, hoping to regain footing in the region’s wind market.

Economics

2 w. ago Adnoc’s €12 Billion Covestro Deal Gets Boost as EU Remedies Loom

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co.’s nearly €12 billion ($14.1 billion) takeover of Covestro AG is edging closer to European Union approval after talks with regulators paved the way for a package of commitments to be submitted as soon as next week, according to people familiar with the matter.

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4 w. ago Trump offers ambiguous initial response to Russian drone incursion into Poland’s airspace

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered an ambiguous initial response to Russia’s drone incursion into Poland’s airspace, a provocative act by Moscow that has put the United States’ NATO allies in Europe on edge. “What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones? Here we go!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late […]

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