Focus on Economy
New Botswana leader eyes cannabis, sunshine to lift economy
Botswana's President Duma Boko unveils plans to diversify the economy via solar energy, medicinal cannabis, and tech innovation.
As COP29 eyes $1 trillion climate fund, some see new taxes as one way to get there
COP29 leaders eye $1T+ yearly for climate aid, exploring taxes on shipping, aviation, fossil fuels, crypto, and wealth to fund efforts.
US apartment buildings wrap up $1B in HUD funds for lower utility bills and climate upgrades
HUD's $1.4B Green Retrofit Program updates affordable housing, focusing on energy efficiency, cost savings, and climate resilience.
Sweden has no plans to take stake in Northvolt, deputy PM says
Sweden won't invest in cash-strapped Northvolt, says Minister Ebba Busch, despite its strategic value in the EU's industrial competition.
Thyssenkrupp takes $1 billion hit on steel unit as outlook darkens
Thyssenkrupp takes one billion euros steel writedown, shares jump 10 per cent as analysts eye cash flow gains and a potential stake sale.
In southern India’s tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests
Environmentalists and Indigenous communities restore Nilgiris' native forests, battling tea farms and climate change to revive biodiversity.
UK govt launches competition to find AI solutions to boost clean energy
A competition to find innovative new solutions to how artificial intelligence can be used to help boost clean energy has been opened by...
Britain’s energy price cap to rise 1% in January, forecasts Cornwall Insight
Britons had hoped energy prices would cool to help them cope with a cost of living squeeze.
Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe as slowing EV sales hit growth
Chipmaker Wolfspeed ousts CEO Gregg Lowe amid EV demand slowdown; shares rise six per cent as company plans layoffs and factory closure.
Stellantis CEO says will adapt to U.S. market under Trump
Stellantis CEO Tavares says firm will adapt to potential Trump policy shifts, offering U.S. models in electric, hybrid, and gas options.
