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As China battles one of the most serious virus epidemics of the century, the impacts on the country’s energy demand and emissions are only beginning to be felt. Electricity demand …
Coronavirus has temporarily reduced China’s CO2 emissions by a quarter Read More
There is renewed concern about the sustainability of rising debt levels in many African countries. Much of this debt is being incurred through foreign currency denominated Eurobonds issued on international …
African countries aren’t borrowing too much: they’re paying too much for debt Read More
The Tax Justice Network (TJN) has accused the UK government of wanting to use Brexit to cut regulations in order to attract dirty money. After the European Union added the …
The government wants to turn the UK to “Cayman on Steroids”, warn tax campaigners Read More
English councils went on a massive £6.6bn commercial property spending spree over the past three years, buying office buildings and shopping centres to offset the impact of government funding cuts, …
English councils went on property spending spree to offset cuts Read More
Just after 5 a.m. on Jan. 14, about 30 deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office arrived at 2928 Magnolia St. in West Oakland. They came armed with rifles and …
Collective of homeless mothers brings radical challenge to housing speculation Read More
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, the power system’s failure was a key factor in the estimated 4,645 deaths associated with the storm. Hospitals and senior homes lost air conditioning …
Officials undermine rooftop solar movement in Puerto Rico in favour of natural gas Read More
If you thought workers’ hourly pay was finally rising, think again. At first glance, the latest data – which came out on Feb. 7 – look pretty good. They show …
Real pay data show Trump’s ‘blue collar boom’ is more of a bust for US workers Read More
From the Publisher: Financial malpractice, we’re told, is an aberration: the actions of a few bad apples deviating from the norms of a market-governed process and gaming the system. In …
Sabotage: The Business of Finance Read More
A new law that would make it easier for cooperatives and community associations to raise investment for environmental projects has been tabled in Parliament. The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies …
Green Share Bill: MP pushes for law to help cooperatives to raise green investment Read More
A new study published on Tuesday found that 49% of refugees who have come to Germany since 2013 were able to find steady employment within five years of arriving. “This …
Half of refugees find jobs within five years in Germany, study shows Read More