[ad_1] A Renault logo photographed in Bavaria, Germany. The French automotive giant says it’s targeting carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050. Igor Golovniov/Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The Renault Group is working with French utility Engie on the development of a geothermal energy project …
Read More »After years as nuclear powerhouse, France makes play in offshore wind
[ad_1] This image, from Sept. 2022, shows French President Emmanuel Macron speaking with workers on board a boat during a visit to the Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm. Stephane Mahe | AFP | Getty Images A facility described as “France’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project” is fully operational, multinational utility EDF …
Read More »Economies boom with Russian wealth, migration
[ad_1] Russians cross the border between Russia and Georgia days after President Vladimir Putin announced a mobilization drive on September 21. Daro Sulakauri | Getty Images News | Getty Images As many economies reel from the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a select few countries are benefiting from an …
Read More »Big discounts equals high pressure for retailers
[ad_1] Shoppers walk past a sale sign as Black Friday sales begin at The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville, Kentucky, November 26, 2021. Jon Cherry | Reuters Major retailers are under intense pressure to deliver on Black Friday after several of them reported a slowdown in sales heading …
Read More »Saudi Arabia wants its investors to own Manchester United and Liverpool
[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC on Aug. 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. Ash Donelon | Manchester United | Getty Images Saudi Arabia says it wants its investors to take over Manchester United and Liverpool – and …
Read More »US to boost spend, Europe hold back amid cost-of-living crisis
[ad_1] Many shoppers say they plan to spend less this Black Friday as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images Black Friday may offer an opportunity to bag a bargain ahead of the festive period, but many shoppers will be expecting retailers to cut prices …
Read More »These discounted e-commerce stocks could be winners this holiday season. Here’s why
[ad_1] It hasn’t been easy being an online retailer this year. E-commerce stocks have sold off in 2022 as investors ditched tech and growth names, looking to de-risk their portfolios as the economic outlook grew more uncertain amid rising interest rates and high inflation. Investors had already been rotating out …
Read More »Offshore floating desalination plant aims to produce drinking water from the ocean
[ad_1] Ocean Oasis’ Gaia system has been designed to use wave power to desalinate water. Ocean Oasis Plans to use marine energy to desalinate water received a further boost this week, after a Norwegian firm presented a system that will be put through its paces in waters off Gran Canaria. …
Read More »Dubai is cashing on on the 2022 Qatar World Cup
[ad_1] A yacht that can be rented to watch the World Cup while sailing around Dubai is docked in Dubai harbor on November 1, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images) Giuseppe Cacace …
Read More »Mainland China’s total daily Covid cases soar above Shanghai lockdown highs
[ad_1] Only a few vehicles, including one with two health workers, drive through Beijing’s central business district on Nov. 23, 2022, as the area has announced tighter Covid controls. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — Mainland China reported more than 31,000 Covid infections for Wednesday, …
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