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UPDATE 1-U.S. agencies say 2015 was hottest on record, shatters records

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Last year's global average temperature was the hottest ever by the widest margin on record, two U.S.

FTSE falls into "bear market" territory, miners slump

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip equity index entered "bear market" territory on Wednesday after falling more than 20 percent from its record highs in April, with concerns about China triggering a sharp decline in commodities-related stocks.

EXCLUSIVE-European industry commissioner demands action from VW

* Traditionally Germany has fought to shelter car industry from EU

Last year was hottest on record globally -U.S. science agencies

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Last year's global average temperature was the hottest ever by the widest margin on record, two U.S. government agencies said on Wednesday, adding to pressure for deep greenhouse gas emissions cuts scientists say are needed to arrest warming that is disrupting the global climate.

What Will Keep Microgrid Development Trending Upward in 2016?

Activity on Google indicates that interest in microgrid development is on the uptick. Google tracks how many people search on a term and charts the interest over time.

Brazilian businessman Batista transfers more stakes to UAE's Mubadala

DUBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian tycoon Eike Batista is transferring stakes in four more companies to Abu Dhabi's state-owned investment fund Mubadala Development as he continues to unwind his business empire.

UPDATE 1-Nigeria's NNPC shuts refineries after pipeline attacks

LAGOS, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Nigeria's state oil company said on Wednesday it had shut down two of its four refineries due to crude supply problems after recent pipeline attacks.

COLUMN-Middle East economic slowdown will cut oil demand growth: Kemp

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - The Middle East was the fastest growing region for oil consumption except China over the last decade as young populations and booming economies simulated a surge in fuel demand.

Germany must draw up plan for coal exit - environment minister

BERLIN, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Germany needs to start drawing up a plan with all stakeholders over how to exit coal-fired power generation, Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks said on Wednesday.

Coal, Biomass Seek More Equal Footing in Japan Power Generation

IHI Corp., a Japanese maker of heavy equipment, is promoting a method to increase the ratio of woody biomass that’s able to be burned at coal-fired power plants amid increasing pressure to curb the carbon dioxide emissions that result from power generation.　

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