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Europe’s Green Energy Rush Slashed Emissions—and Crippled the Economy

The aggressive push to cut fossil fuels brought an unwelcome twist: dramatically higher electricity costs that are hobbling industry and fraying political consensus. Read More

Europe's green push cuts emissions, but can its economy bear the cost now?

Europe's steep emissions cuts have come with high power prices, industrial strain and political backlash, raising questions over whether the green transition can stay competitive and affordable. Read More

Sustainable Infrastructure Investing: Capturing Growth And Resilience In The Low-Carbon Economy

As low-carbon transition advances, investors are taking more sophisticated approaches to integrating climate considerations across asset classes, addressing both risks and opportunities. Read More

How South Africa's R1 trillion infrastructure plan aims to transform the economy and job market

Discover how South Africa's ambitious R1 trillion infrastructure plan could revitalise the economy and create thousands of jobs, as experts weigh in on its potential success and challenges. Read More

Circular Economy and Biomass Innovation: How Industrial Waste Is Powering the Next Green Revolution

Alessana is a researcher at the Federal University of Rondonópolis who studies how biomass ash and solid waste can restore degraded soils and reduce agricultural production costs. Her work focuses on ... Read More

CII urges holistic green transition to drive finance, circularity and sustainable infrastructure

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for a holistic green transition that strengthens finance, boosts recycling systems, and simplifies environmental approvals, saying this shift is ... Read More

The A.I. Spending Frenzy Is Propping Up the Real Economy, Too

The trillions of dollars that tech companies are pouring into new data centers are starting to show up in economic growth. For now, at least. By Lydia DePillis It’s no secret by now, as investors ... Read More

AfDB approves $500 million loan for Nigeria’s economic reforms and energy transition

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $500 million loan to the Federal Government of Nigeria to finance the ... Read More

US Economy Grows at Fastest Pace in Nearly Two Years on Consumer Spending

The US economy grew in the second quarter at the fastest pace in nearly two years as the government revised up its previous estimate of consumer spending. Inflation-adjusted gross domestic product, ... Read More