Pandemic restrictions in 2020 caused the largest absolute drop in carbon-dioxide pollution from energy use since World War II. But lockdowns eventually lifted, and as economic activity picked up, emissions resumed very quickly by year’s end.
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(Adds further details, context, CEO quote). March 2 (Reuters) – Swiss industrial group OC Oerlikon reported better-than-expected annual results on Tuesday as sales growth in China and cost-cutting measures offset the hit from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“It just illustrates the dire impact COVID-19has had on many of our businesses,” Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Sherry Menor-McNamara said. “If nothing is done to address economic challenges then we will unfortunately probably see more …
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BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets declined Tuesday after Wall Street rose as a wave of investor concern about possible higher interest rates receded. Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Sydney declined. Seoul advanced. Overnight, Wall Street’s benchmark …
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Profit before tax fell 99 per cent to £1 million (€1.15 million) from £136 million following a deduction of £432 million in non cash acquisition accounting adjustments, Flutter said.
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