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The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24 million lost working hours, according to a study by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), alongside the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC).

The June heatwave cost the UK economy £1.15 billion, study finds

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The June heatwave that hit the UK resulted in an estimated £1.15 billion loss to the UK economy and 24…

This year's European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany's economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine threatening to reduce the country's GDP this year, according to ING.

Record low water levels in the Rhine threaten Germany’s economic recovery

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This summer’s European heatwave may have an unexpected impact on Germany’s economic recovery, with record-low water levels on the Rhine…

NTT DATA has announced a long-term strategic partnership with energy company ENGIE aimed at providing renewable and low-carbon energy to its global data centre network.

NTT DATA, ENGIE partner on renewable energy project for data centres

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NTT DATA has announced a long-term strategic partnership with energy company ENGIE, aimed at providing renewable and low-carbon energy to…

Car engine bay with a bright orange car battery visible under the open hood, cables and components surrounding it.

Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on billions due to its dependence on Asian batteries: Deloitte

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Europe’s automotive industry is missing out on more than €10 billion worth of profits due to its continued reliance on…

The decarbonisation of the global shipping industry will require coordinated action across regulation, infrastructure, shipyards, financing and commercial incentives throughout the value chain, a new study by EY-Parthenon has said.

Decarbonising the shipping industry will require coordinated action, says EY-Parthenon

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The decarbonisation of the global shipping industry will require coordinated action across regulation, infrastructure, shipyards, financing and commercial incentives throughout…

Electric vehicles are becoming a "much more mainstream choice" for Irish motorists, EY Ireland has said, following the publication of recent Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) data that indicates that EV sales nearly doubled in July 2026, compared to the same period last year.

Electric vehicles becoming a ‘mainstream choice’ for Irish motorists, says EY

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Electric vehicles are becoming a “much more mainstream choice” for Irish motorists, EY Ireland has said, following the publication of…

Mars Snacking’s Melanie Bednar on how sustainability and business growth can thrive together

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Snacking giant Mars, Incorporated recently published its 2025 Sustainable in a Generation report, outlining the progress made across areas such…

Some 1.87 million battery-electric passenger cars were registered across the European Union in 2025, representing an increase of close to a third (29.7%) on the previous year, according to new data from Eurostat.

Registrations of new battery-electric passenger cars increased by close to a third in the EU last year

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Some 1.87 million battery-electric passenger cars were registered across the European Union in 2025, representing an increase of close to…

Solar energy generation rose by 37% in India in the April to June 2026 quarter, supplying more than 10% of the country's electricity for the first time, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Solar energy generation rises by more than a third in India

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Solar energy generation rose by 37% in India in the April to June 2026 quarter, supplying more than 10% of…

TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell's onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets.

TotalEnergies acquires Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe

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TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Shell’s onshore renewables business in Europe, which comprises 4GW worth of renewable energy assets….