Elon Musk's Support For Ukraine Could Bring Him A Nobel Peace Prize
Marius Nielsen, an MP for Norway's Progress Party, lauded Elon Musk's free speech efforts on X, claiming they promote global dialogue and understanding.
The Private Sector Must Continue to Take Charge of Eastern Europe's Economic Development
Eastern Europe's economic development hinges on the continued leadership of the private sector, driving progress and prosperity in the region.
Putin Ally's Son Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances, Raising Suspicions
Ivor Sechin's death is the latest in a string of such incidents that have been reported in Russia since it invaded Ukraine.
Revolutionary 'Magic Magnet' Altermagnetism Paves the Way for Advanced Electronic Devices
Altermagnetism was originally proposed in 2019 by a team at the Institute of Physics in the Czech Republic and the University of Mainz in Germany.
What Does UK Entering Recession After Steeper-Than-Expected Fall In GDP Mean For Brits
While recessions of the past, notably during the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, were protracted and severe, indications suggest that this downturn may be milder and short-lived.
Methane Menace: 1,200 Major Leaks from Waste Dumps Pose Grave Environmental Threat
Since 2019, there have been over 1,000 significant releases of the potent greenhouse gas methane from landfill waste sites.
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.
IEA Warns On Plummeting Oil Stocks
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
UK Economy Slides Into Recession Ahead Of Election
Britain is in recession, official data showed Thursday, dealing another blow to embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservative party is forecast to lose a general election expected this year.
Labour's Scaled-Back Home Insulation Plans Face Criticism as Insufficient
Brian Berry expressed disappointment, stating that the decision to scale back the ambition of retrofitting 19 million homes to just five million is regrettable.
UK To Boost Trade in Africa With UK-Nigeria Economic Partnership
The UK signed its first economic partnership with an African country this week as it seeks to enhance trade relations with Nigeria, especially in the exports and imports of financial and legal services.
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.
Global Stocks Drop On Sticky US Inflation
Stocks in the United States and Europe slumped on Tuesday while the dollar climbed as data showed that US inflation slowed less than expected in January, diminishing chances of an early interest rate cut.
COP Hosts UAE, Azerbaijan, Brazil Announce Climate 'Troika'
Past and future UN climate talk hosts the United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil said Tuesday they are forming a "troika" aimed at keeping alive the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Bollegraaf Group and Greyparrot Ink Strategic Partnership to Revolutionise Waste Management with AI
Bollegraaf and Greyparrot united expertise in machinery and AI, aiming to enhance waste management amidst rising regulatory demands.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
Case Against Greta Thunberg and London Climate Protestors Gets Thrown Out
The decision, emphasised by the judge as "throughout peaceful, civilised, and non-violent", has sparked debates about the right to peaceful protest and the urgency of addressing climate change.
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.
Global Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Inflation Data
The Dow climbed to a fresh record Monday on a mixed day for global equities as markets awaited an influential US inflation report.
King Charles III 'Unhappy' With Prince Harry's Visit After Shock Cancer Diagnosis, Says Royal Author
"Harry caused some disquiet by 'taking it upon himself' to fly over unbidden," claims royal biographer Robert Jobson.
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.
Friday Hearing Set For Red Bull Chief Christian Horner's 'Inappropriate Behaviour' Case
F1 fans have been left wondering if Horner is in danger of being sacked.
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.
EU Strikes Deal On Clean Tech To Compete With China, US
EU states and lawmakers clinched a deal on Tuesday to expand Europe's clean tech production, from solar and wind to carbon capture, as the bloc faces off with China and the United States.
Short-Seller Jim Chanos Calls Elon Musk 'Subsidy King' After Carbon Tax Proposal
Aside from talking about "wokeness", Elon Musk has recently been outspoken about topics like illegal immigration through border crossings.
EU Walks Farming Minefield With New Climate Goals
The EU's climate goals for 2040 are set to further dial up the pressure on a farm sector that has yet to get tough on greenhouse gas emissions -- but is already up in arms over existing environmental rules.
The Green Party Overtakes The Tories As The Second Most Popular For Voters Under 30
A YouGov poll revealed that for voters aged 18 to 24, the Green Party is nine per cent more popular than the Conservative Party and 12 per cent ahead of the Liberal Democrats.
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.