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Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand from data centres by 2030, putting pressure on energy infrastructure, a new report by GlobalData has found.
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Electricity consumption from data centres set to triple by end of the decade

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Increased demand for cloud computing, AI and digital services is likely to lead to a tripling of global electricity demand…

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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs of biodiversity loss, which could have significant consequences for sovereign debt markets.
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Biodiversity loss could trigger sovereign debt crises, economists warn

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A new study published in the Nature journal suggests that financial markets are largely blind to the potential economic costs…

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Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March 2026, according to data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.
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  • Sustainable Transport

Rising fuel prices boosted EV sales in Europe in March

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Higher fuel prices, linked to the conflict in the Middle East, boosted sales of electric vehicles in Europe in March…

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Battery technology firm CATL has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, which it said marks a 'breakthrough' in the rollout of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage.
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CATL announces breakthrough in rollout of sodium-ion technology for energy storage

5 months ago5 months ago3 mins

Battery technology firm CATL has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with HyperStrong, which it said marks a ‘breakthrough’ in the…

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Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to 'turn the tide' when it comes to tackling global deforestation, a study by Stockholm Environment Institute's Trase project has claimed.
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Trade relationship between Brazil and China could ‘turn the tide’ for deforestation

6 months ago6 months ago3 mins

Greater trade cooperation between Brazil and China could help to ‘turn the tide’ when it comes to tackling global deforestation,…

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Shanghai Electric has completed its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering operation, which it says represents a milestone in the use of alternative fuels within the maritime sector.
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  • Supply Chain

Shanghai Electric delivers first large-scale biomethanol bunkering for international shipping

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Shanghai Electric has completed its first large-scale biomethanol bunkering operation, which it says represents a milestone in the use of…

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Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to 8.4TW by 2031, according to new analysis from GlobalData.
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  • Renewables

Global renewable energy installed capacity to double by 2031

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

Global renewable energy installed capacity is set to expand rapidly over the coming years, doubling from 4.1TW in 2025 to…

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BYD's latest battery charging architecture could reshape global EV market, says GlobalData
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  • Sustainable Transport

BYD’s latest battery charging architecture could reshape global EV market, says GlobalData

7 months ago7 months ago4 mins

The recently launched second-generation Blade battery and FLASH charging architecture from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has the potential to…

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Chinese battery and new energy technology firm CATL said that it achieved carbon neutrality in its core operations last year, while also taking steps to support the development of a circular battery economy.
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CATL achieves carbon neutrality in core operations, ramps up circular battery efforts

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

Chinese battery and new energy technology firm CATL said that it achieved carbon neutrality in its core operations last year,…

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The United States is bucking the global trend when it comes to sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles, which have gained market share in most parts of the world, new data from Benchmark Minerals has found.
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  • Sustainable Transport

Chinese electric vehicle sales are seeing global growth, except in the US

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The United States is bucking the global trend when it comes to sales of Chinese-made electric vehicles, which have gained…

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