Is Driving Uber Worth It 2024: Everything You Need To Know
Uber driving offers flexible extra cash, but remember to consider car costs and wait time or choose Lyft/DoorDash options for less strict car requirements.
Chinese Warships Seen Stalking US, PH, and France Fleet During Drills in West Philippine Sea
Chinese warships trail naval drills involving US, Philippine, and French fleets in the West Philippine Sea, heightening tensions in the region.
5 Stocks From Warren Buffett's Portfolio To Buy and Hold for the Next Five Years
Buffett's investing philosophy is buying great companies at a fair price. These five stocks form the pillar of his $340 billion portfolio, poised for future growth.
The UK's Venezuela Policy Is Neither Here Nor There – Even By American Standards
Revelations of Boris Johnson's recent visit to Caracas, seem to have revealed a gulf where a coherent UK Government policy towards Venezuela should exist.
The Troubling Gender Inequality and Vested Interests Being Highlighted at COP Conferences
As Conference of the Parties (COP) events have become well-recognized and respected, the world is now more aware of the grave danger we are in.
UK To Quit 'Outdated' Fossil Fuel Friendly Treaty
The UK will join a string of European countries in leaving a controversial energy treaty that has allowed fossil fuel giants to sue governments over their climate policies, the government said on Thursday.
Kazakhstan Firm Responsible For Huge Methane Leak Slapped With 'Inadequate' Fine
Methane is one of the three main greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.
Global Stocks Mostly Lower Despite China Rate Cut
Wall Street and European stocks mostly fell on Tuesday as gains made in Asia after China's central bank sprang a record cut to a benchmark lending rate to boost the nation's struggling economy failed to carry over.
Lab-Grown 'Beef Rice' Emerges as a Potential Sustainable Protein Source
Traditional beef production is notorious for its substantial environmental footprint, including deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and extensive land and water use.
Kazakhstan Well Continued To Leak Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Methane For Months
Methane is a very powerful greenhouse gas and is around 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
World Demand For Liquefied Natural Gas Jumps 50% By 2040: Shell
British energy group Shell on Wednesday forecast that world demand for liquefied natural gas would jump more than 50 percent by 2040, fuelled by China dumping coal.
Sticky UK Inflation Stokes Bank Of England Rate-cut Debate
British annual inflation steadied last month, official data showed Wednesday, but prices still rose at double the Bank of England's target rate, adding to uncertainty over the timing of an interest-rate cut.
What Sustainability Trends Should Businesses Be Watching In 2024?
As Starmer and Sunak focus their attention on winning election votes by tackling climate change, a series of sustainable trends will dominate 2024.
Gas Booming For UN COP29 Host Azerbaijan
Following the UN's COP28 climate talks in oil-fuelled Dubai, the COP29 conference is headed for the historic cradle of oil, Azerbaijan, which is in the midst of a gas boom.
Starmer Faces Rising Criticism Over Plans To Drop £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge
Starmer is expected to argue that it will not affect specific pledges on improving home energy efficiency and decarbonising the national grid by 2030.
Stock Markets Mixed As Investors Digest Corporate Results
While US stocks closed up, the picture in Europe was less positive: London, Paris and Frankfurt all ended lower as investors locked in profits from recent gains.
Farmers Across the EU Unite in Protest: Costs Are Up While Prices Stay Down
The costs borne by farmers, notably for energy, fertiliser, and transport, have escalated in numerous EU countries, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Shell Reports 2023 Profits of $28.25 Billion Amid Market Shifts
The company's shift towards trading more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased production offset reduced earnings from refining and oil trading, along with higher operating costs.
Bank Of England Freezes Rate As Inflation Stays High
The Bank of England froze its key interest rate Thursday for a fourth meeting in a row, matching US Federal Reserve policy, as high inflation prevents cuts to borrowing costs.
UK Climate Watchdog Accuses Sunak Of Sending 'Mixed Signals'
Britain's top climate change advisory body on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of creating "mixed signals and a perception of "slowing UK climate ambition", as it demanded renewed action.
Amazon Rainforest Faces Devastating Drought as Climate Crisis Worsens
Rivers that once flowed vigorously now bear the scars of receding water levels, leaving vast expanses of the rainforest parched and vulnerable.
COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns
Pedro Pedroso, the outgoing president of the G77 plus China bloc of developing countries, expressed concerns in an interview, warning that the landmark deal achieved at last year's climate talks in Dubai could be at risk.
United Nations Chief Urges Swift Action to Safeguard Against Unchecked AI Growth
Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Guterres drew parallels between the risks associated with AI and those posed by the climate crisis.
UK Inflation In Shock Rise, Dashing Rate Cut Hopes
British annual inflation unexpectedly picked up in December, data showed Wednesday, dashing hopes of an early cut to UK interest rates and prolonging a cost-of-living squeeze before an election.
2024: The Year Africa Embraces its Economic Renaissance
Ahonsi Unuigbe, Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy and Chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group
UK Launches Europe's First Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Production Plan To End Russian Fuel Dominance
The UK has launched a unique nuclear fuel production programme called the HALEU programme which powers nuclear reactors previously fueled by Russian fuel, fulfilling its COP28 promise of reducing Russian fuel dominance.
Climate Advisers Criticise Jeremy Hunt's Net Zero Target Claims
The absence of clear and immediate strategies to decarbonise these sectors has raised doubts about the government's commitment to its climate pledges.
2023 Set To Be UK's Second-hottest Year: Met Office
Last year is set to be the UK's second warmest on record, according to provisional figures released on Tuesday by the country's national meteorological service.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire for Failing to Appoint New Climate Committee Chief
The watchdog, responsible for advising the UK government on climate policy, has been without a leader for 18 months since the departure of former chief Lord Deben.
UK University Students Initiate 'Career Boycott' in Protest Against Barclay's Climate Policies
More than 220 students from Barclays' top recruitment universities won't work for Barclays unless they terminate all financing for oil and gas companies.