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'Death Spiral': Half of Europe’s Coal Plants Are Losing Money

More than half of the European Union’s 619 coal-fired power stations are losing money, according to a new report. As a result, the industry’s slow plans for shutdowns will lead to €22bn ($26.04bn) in losses by 2030 if the EU fulfils its pledge to tackle climate change, the report warns.

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Europe’s Thirst for Cheap Labor Fuels a Boom in Disposable Workers

As dusk settled over the rambling countryside in Pardubice, Czech Republic, a group of haggard workers emerged from a dank three-story concrete dormitory and jammed into buses. The evening shift was about to begin at two nearby factories owned by Foxconn and Panasonic.

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Asian Piracy Is at a 10-Year Low

There were no piracy incidents reported to ReCAAP ISC this month, and the period from January to October was the lowest over the last 10 years, reports the agency.

What's Behind Tesla's Supply Chain Woes?

Have you heard — it’s in the stars — Elon Musk wants to launch flying taxis that orbit Mars.

Baby Formula Recalled Worldwide After Fears of Salmonella Contamination

"Nearly 7,000 tons" of baby milk formula made by the French company Lactalis has been recalled over fear of salmonella contamination.

EU Eyes Quick Brexit Transition Deal, Trade Pact to Take Time

Businesses fretting about Brexit should get reassurance early in the new year that little will change for a couple of years after Britain leaves the European Union in less than 16 months, EU officials said last week.

Waste-to-Energy Is a False Path to Zero Waste, Report Says

Researchers at the City College of New York (CCNY) claim the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is releasing misleading information claiming waste-to-energy is a false path to zero waste, and it could lead to "more waste going into landfills than ever before."

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Worldwide Security Spending Will Reach $96Bn in 2018, Gartner Forecasts

Gartner, Inc. forecasts worldwide enterprise security spending to total $96.3bn in 2018, an increase of 8 percent from 2017. Organizations are spending more on security as a result of regulations, shifting buyer mindset, awareness of emerging threats and the evolution to a digital business strategy.

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As Brexit Looms, Paris Tries a Business Makeover

The phone rings a lot at Paris Region Entreprises, a one-stop shop for companies deciding whether to move employees to the City of Light. Typically, callers ask about visas and minutiae of employment law. But not long ago, an executive from Japan called with a stumper: Where, he asked, are the dancing clubs?

U.S. Shale Has a Panama Canal Problem That Has No Easy Fix

It seemed at the time like a somewhat random, and amazingly fortuitous, coincidence.

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Retailers' December Imports to Rise on Last-Minute Restocking

Imports by retailers are estimated to rise 1.5 percent in December, indicating that companies are expecting strong sales through the holiday season, according to industry group National Retail Federation (NRF).

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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