More insurers are deserting the net zero alliance as the UN climate group sounds the alarm

More insurers are deserting the net zero alliance as the UN climate group sounds the alarm

(1/3) The logo of insurer Allianz SE is seen on the company’s building in Puteaux, in the financial and business district of La Defense near Paris, outside Paris, France, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau /File Photo Lloyd’s of London is the latest of the six to leave NZIA UN group warns ‘political attacks’ hurt insurers … Read more

Warren Buffett denounces the management of bank failures, optimistic for the United States and Berkshire

Warren Buffett denounces the management of bank failures, optimistic for the United States and Berkshire

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 6 (Reuters) – Warren Buffett on Saturday criticized the handling of recent turmoil in the banking sector and said a showdown over the debt ceiling could cause “turbulence” in the financial system, even though he offered a vote of confidence in the United States and its conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N). Speaking … Read more

Chile plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry

Chile plans to nationalize its vast lithium industry

Chile to create state-owned lithium company A state-owned company will control the world’s largest lithium reserves Copper giant Codelco will play a key role SANTIAGO, April 20 (Reuters) – Chilean President Gabriel Boric said on Thursday he would nationalize the country’s lithium industry, the world’s second-largest producer of the metal essential for electric vehicle batteries, … Read more