Surging Coal Demand Amid Energy Transition Challenges

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https://www.ft.com/content/fe1805b2-ef2f-48b4-9ca3-37e8c5f82e11

The use of brand new “virgin” plastics by some of the world’s largest brands has peaked and is on track to fall significantly by 2025, US coal prices have jumped to their highest level in more than 12 years. Plus, the FT’s business columnist, Helen Thomas, explains why Royal Dutch Shell is leaving Amsterdam for the UK. 

Global brands’ use of ‘virgin’ plastics on track for significant drop by 2025

https://www.ft.com/content/c4a4e31d-dbe2-4a54-b059-88d175bef5f2

​​US coal prices jump to highest level since 2009

https://www.ft.com/content/180e4544-6448-48d2-a347-5f9d27b43d61

Dutch government scrambles to keep Shell in Netherlands

https://www.ft.com/content/6339b89b-af46-480f-b34e-8c7fb6ae1e60

Oatly shares tumble as plant-milk maker warns on revenues

https://www.ft.com/content/a17345bc-9306-44ca-8e6c-26fc071166cc

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