Indonesia says EU deforestation law is still unworkable

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the EU business regulation myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Indonesia has asked Brussels to further delay its landmark deforestation law, adding to mounting pressure from EU governments that have demanded policymakers cut back “onerous” requirements on producers. The controversial ban on products coming … Read more

US utilities plot big rise in electricity rates as data centre demand booms

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. US power providers are seeking to impose big price increases on consumers following booming data centre demand, sparking debate over who should pay for the electricity burden of artificial intelligence. Utilities have sought regulatory approval … Read more

Texas floods ring alarm bells over global early warning systems

A catastrophic flood that has killed more than 100 people in Texas has amplified concerns that countries are ill-prepared to warn citizens of impending dangers, even as climate change makes extreme weather events more frequent and intense.  Officials in the US face tough questions about why many people were not evacuated and whether sufficient warnings … Read more

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang plans Beijing trip ahead of new China AI chip launch

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Nvidia plans to launch a new artificial intelligence chip designed specifically for China as soon as September, with chief executive Jensen Huang planning a visit to reassert the company’s commitment to the country. The chip … Read more