Greta Thunberg Arrested During Protest Against German Mine, Will Be Released Later, Police Say

Greta Thunberg Arrested During Protest Against German Mine, Will Be Released Later, Police Say

LUETZERATH, Germany, Jan 17 (Reuters) – Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested alongside other activists on Tuesday during protests against the demolition of the coal-mining village of Luetzerath, but the entire group will be released later in the day, according to the police. “There is no reason to hold them for days. It may take … Read more

Davos 2023: Recession casts shadow over WEF summit opening

Davos 2023: Recession casts shadow over WEF summit opening

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 16 (Reuters) – The prospect of a looming global recession cast a shadow over Davos on Monday as participants gathered for the opening of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting weighed the likely cost to their economies and their businesses. Two-thirds of chief private and public sector economists surveyed by the WEF … Read more

Lithuania-Latvia gas pipeline explodes, but no signs of attack

Lithuania-Latvia gas pipeline explodes, but no signs of attack

VILNIUS, Jan 13 (Reuters) – A gas pipeline linking Lithuania to Latvia was hit by an explosion on Friday but there was no immediate evidence of an attack, Lithuanian gas transmission operator Amber said. Grid. Video released by Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT showed a raging fire at the site of the blast in Panevezys county … Read more

The Swedish LKAB discovers the largest deposit of rare earth metals in Europe

The Swedish LKAB discovers the largest deposit of rare earth metals in Europe

LKAB identifies more than 1 million tons of resources The company will apply for a concession to develop the site Exploitation of the deposit still visible in 10 to 15 years Could eventually reduce EU dependence on imports KIRUNA, Sweden/STOCKHOLM, Jan 12 (Reuters) – Sweden’s state-owned mining company LKAB said on Thursday it had identified … Read more

Biden’s climate agenda has a problem: Not enough workers

Biden’s climate agenda has a problem: Not enough workers

Jan 11 (Reuters) – U.S. clean energy companies are offering better wages and benefits, bringing in trainers from abroad and considering ideas such as buying roofs and electrical repair shops just to hire their workers as companies try to overcome a labor shortage that threatens to derail President Joe Biden’s climate change agenda. The Cut … Read more