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Energy crisis sets stage for record global carbon emissions

Bloomberg The energy crisis, the coming winter weather and the release of pent-up pandemic demand have sent nations scrambling to stockpile fossil fuels, a move that portends a rebound for global carbon dioxide emissions this year. The trajectory poses a new threat to the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature increases to 1.5° Celsius. China, India and other developing …

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Billionaire Ambani’s Reliance buys REC Solar for $771m

Bloomberg A unit of Reliance Industries Ltd acquired solar panel manufacturer REC Solar Holdings AS in a deal giving the company an enterprise value of $771 million as the Indian oil-to-retail conglomerate seeks to extend its dominance into alternative energy. The purchase of Norway-based REC Solar from China National Bluestar Group Co will help Reliance New Energy Solar expand in …

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Auchan’s $19b Carrefour discussion stalls on terms

Bloomberg French grocer Auchan made a recent approach to acquire rival Carrefour SA for about $19 billion but talks to create the country’s market leader stalled over the terms, according to people familiar with the matter. Auchan had approached Carrefour about a combination that would have seen Auchan, which is owned by the Mulliez family, hold a majority stake in …

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