Biden’s EPA could jeopardize his key policies by imposing sweeping new environmental rules on chemicals used for chips manufacturing

It takes up to 500 highly specialized chemicals to manufacture one semiconductor chip. Some of these will soon be subject to misguided new environmental rules that will spike costs and effectively ban the production of these chemicals for U.S. producers. This will shut down domestic production and hands our overseas …

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French and Italian inflation data boost hopes of ECB rate cut

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. French inflation has fallen faster than forecast to its lowest level since July 2021, while price growth also undershot expectations in Italy to boost hopes that the European Central Bank …

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US inflation rises to 2.5%, according to Fed’s target index

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the US inflation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. US inflation rose slightly to 2.5 per cent in February, according to the metric that the Federal Reserve uses for its target. The rise in headline Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation, …

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2024 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid review

The GWM Haval H6 Hybrid (HEV) was one of the first proper competitors to the top-selling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. After years of inaction from other manufacturers, GWM launched the petrol-electric H6 HEV back in 2022 to cash in on growing demand for hybrid mid-size SUVs. Given how many you see …

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Exploring the lush green world of urban India’s home gardeners

Gardening in the post-pandemic world is inclusive and cool, with everyone from doctors to college-goers adding some green to their homes Every evening after she returns from work, Jiyaajit Singh, 23, sits down to indulge in her favourite ritual: talking to her plants about her day. “Holding them and talking …

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