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EU negotiators reach deal on methane emission curbs
EU negotiators reach deal on methane emission curbs
Economy
by  AFP

Negotiators for the EU's member states and lawmakers on Wednesday reached a deal on new rules to curb methane emissions which would put new reporting requirements on the coal, gas and oil industry. It requires the fossil fuel energy sector to have new measures to track and monitor methane gas emissions, and to prevent leaks.

Dubai plans new mega-airport as Mideast competition hots up
Dubai plans new mega-airport as Mideast competition hots up
Economy
by  AFP

Dubai is forging ahead with plans to replace the world's busiest airport with an even bigger one as passenger traffic recovers to outstrip pre-pandemic levels, a top official told AFP on Wednesday. Griffiths was speaking as new figures forecast 86.9 million passengers at Dubai International this year, surpassing 2019 traffic and underlining the recovery from the pandemic.