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France, Czech Republic and others push for nuclear in EU's green investment rules

France, Finland, the Czech Republic and other central and eastern European countries have jointly pushed for including nuclear energy in the European Union's upcoming sustainable finance rules, the Czech Industry Ministry said on Monday.

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Brussels sticks to transition amid price spikes

Record gas and power prices in Europe have raised critical questions over the region's energy resilience as it aims to accelerate its energy transition in pursuit of urgent climate goals, but national responses and potential plans for co-ordinated action so far show no sign of backsliding on climate goals.

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Germany's SPD pushes for inclusion of gas in EU green finance taxonomy

The role of gas in the energy transition should be reflected in the EU’s green finance taxonomy, according to the economy and energy spokesperson of Germany’s social democratic SPD party, which is expected to lead the next German government coalition.

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Daily (11.10.2021): European carbon prices lost over 3% on Friday, pressured by trading volatility and upcoming free allocations

Crude oil prices ended higher on Friday, lifted by a slightly weaker US dollar, as well as increased demand coupled with limited production. Hence, Brent oil edged 0.5% up at $82.39 a barrel and WTI crude rose by 1.3% to $79.35 a barrel.

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Britishvolt plans 60 GWh Canadian gigafactory in Quebec

UK battery maker Britishvolt is planning on building a second gigafactory in Quebec, Canada with a capacity of 60 GWh, Britishvolt Canada President Philippe Couillard told S&P Global Platts Oct.8.

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