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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An enormous scar': the battle over solar farms and pylons as Reform UK takes aim at net zero

Lincolnshire is pivotal to the government's plan for a green re-industrialisation to boost jobs and support the net zero agenda while revitalising deprived areas.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

China's coal heartland fighting for a greener future

Xu Xiaobo transitioned from coal mining to administrative work and part-time tourism, reflecting Shanxi province's broader shift away from coal dependency.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Even Nintendo Can't Weather the Storm That's Coming for the Video Game Industry

The success of the Nintendo Switch 2 is unlikely to signal continued industry growth, but rather suggests a transition phase towards an unstable economic landscape for gaming.
Video games
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Numbers tell one story about climate change. People tell another. - Harvard Gazette

Transition to renewable energy impacts communities significantly, not just through job loss but also in local economies and infrastructure.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Bulgarian nationalists march against euro currency adoption DW 05/31/2025

Thousands gathered in Sofia to oppose Bulgaria's euro adoption plans, demanding a referendum, highlighting fears and mistrust surrounding the economic transition.
Europe politics
Data science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Giant data centers are taking over the U.S. and angering local residents

The proposed data center in rural West Virginia highlights the tension between emerging tech needs and traditional local economies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK windfall tax can fund switch to green jobs for North Sea oil workers report

Transitioning to a renewable energy economy is one of the greatest opportunities the UK has to create secure, well-paid jobs for energy workers and build a fairer future.
UK politics
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