energy
Thousands stranded after Laos dam collapse
Nineteen people have been confirmed dead and more than 3,000 need to be rescued after a dam collapsed in a remote part of land-locked Laos, local media reported on Wednesday.
Hundreds missing after Laos dam collapse
Hundreds of people are missing and several are feared dead after a hydropower dam under construction in Laos collapsed, causing flash flooding which swept away homes, state media…
Down To Earth
German villages sacrificed in the name of coal
In Germany, one of Europe’s largest coal mines is gaining ground, destroying dozens of villages in its path. Some 35,000 people have already been relocated and 24 new villages…
Down To Earth
Could Bitcoin cost us our clean energy future?
Gone are the days when it was just a currency for geeks. 2017 was without a doubt the year of the ubiquitous Bitcoin. In the past year, investors have flocked to the highly…
Focus
How Sweden is turning its waste into gold
When it comes to environmental awareness and waste management, Sweden is one of the world's champions. The country recycles nearly all of its waste and - in the process -…
Business Daily
Turkey hopes to expand economic ties with France as Erdogan visits Paris
On a visit to Paris seeking to amend ties with Europe, Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is also looking to boost trade ties with France - one of its most important…
Tech 24
Energy Observer: The world's first hydrogen-powered boat
Welcome aboard Energy Observer! This former racing catamaran powered by hydrogen is on a seven-year voyage around the world and is now sailing along the French Riviera. It's a…
Focus
From ecological disaster to small miracle in Mauritania
Mauritania is being invaded by typha, a thick type of plant that has sprung up and is growing all over the North African country, destroying other species and even forcing people…
Business Daily
Jobs, trade, energy: A closer look at Trump's economic policies
On the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump's election victory, we take a closer look at the state of the US economy and at some of his controversial plans to put America First.
France backpedals on pledge to cut nuclear power
France's environment minister is backing down on promises to sharply reduce nuclear power production so that the government can concentrate on reducing fossil fuels instead.
China to limit oil supply to North Korea, bans importing textiles
China will limit exports of refined petroleum products to North Korea starting October 1, its commerce ministry said, confirming Beijing's participation in new UN sanctions…
EU, Russia slam proposed US sanctions on Moscow
Russia and the European Union condemned the USA on Wednesday after the US House of representatives on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to impose new sanctions against Russia.