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Climate change is generating major economic problems in the United States, the Biden administration said in an annual report published this week. The assumptions that higher-income countries like the U.S. would …
Climate change could spur severe economic losses, Biden administration says Read More
The Honduran foreign minister has said that a decision to pursue diplomatic relations with China and ditch ties with Taiwan was motivated by economic interests rather than ideology. Speaking to the Canal …
Honduras says economic factors fuelling pursuit of China ties Read More
The government of South Korea has been forced to reconsider a proposal to raise the cap on weekly working hours to 69, due to widespread rejection by young people, who …
South Korea yields on extended 69-hour working week after backlash from young workers Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo wants more money for climate projects. Otherwise, oil drilling could replace fishermen in the world’s largest peat bog. And that could spell devastation for the …
DRC’s dilemma: Generate oil wealth or combat climate change? Read More
BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) – European Union countries agreed on Thursday to try to reduce the number of farms covered by proposed rules to cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions …
EU countries seek to weaken livestock emission limits Read More
Liquid gas companies are casting themselves as champions of rural communities in a bid to weaken proposals to slash the carbon emissions produced by heating Europe’s buildings, according to dozens …
Liquid gas industry fights to weaken EU climate plans ahead of key vote Read More
The government’s plans to give employers powers to force striking workers back to work is akin to modern slavery, legal experts told MPs. Last month, business secretary Grant Shapps unveiled plans that …
Anti-strike bill akin to modern slavery, legal experts tell MPs Read More
Sri Lankan workers have gone on strike in defiance of a government ban to protest against a rescue plan for the bankrupt island nation, forcing the closure of some hospitals, …
Sri Lanka workers defy strike ban to protest IMF bailout plan Read More
“We are saying with folded hands that the only thing that we want is our lands to be saved. And if not land, then at least our houses.” The Canary spoke …
UK government climate ‘aid’ set to displace indigenous villagers in India Read More
African economies looking to attract fresh investments are turning to innovative programs that offer residence and dual citizenship opportunities to investors with deep pockets. Migration investment programs allow people to purchase …
Citizenship-by-investment programs are on the rise in Africa Read More