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Nigeria Joins BRICS: What Does it Mean for the Global Economy?

January 20, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Nigeria Joins BRICS: What Does it Mean for the Global Economy?

BRICS, the bloc of major developing economies, has welcomed Nigeria as its newest partner country. Originally formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China—later joined by South Africa in 2010—BRICS was established as a […]

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New Starbucks CEO Faces Backlash Over Private Jet Commute

August 22, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on New Starbucks CEO Faces Backlash Over Private Jet Commute

The newly-appointed CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, is facing criticism after it was revealed that he will commute nearly 1,000 miles from his home in Newport Beach, California, to Starbucks’ headquarters in Seattle using a […]

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Europe on the Brink: Calls for Immediate Climate Action

March 15, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Europe on the Brink: Calls for Immediate Climate Action

The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued a stark warning in its latest 32-page report: Europe is alarmingly unprepared for the escalating threats posed by climate change. As the continent facing the fastest warming rates globally, […]

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AI’s Thirst for Power: The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence

March 6, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on AI’s Thirst for Power: The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought its environmental footprint into sharp focus. Data centers, the powerhouses behind AI’s capabilities, are consuming natural resources at an alarming rate. Estimates show that by 2026, […]

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Japan Still Struggling with Wide Gender Gap

March 6, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Japan Still Struggling with Wide Gender Gap

Japan faces a notable challenge in closing its gender gap, ranking 73rd out of 190 economies, according to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law 2024 report. This report, released just before International Women’s […]

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Volkswagen and Xpeng Power Up for Electric Future in China

March 1, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Volkswagen and Xpeng Power Up for Electric Future in China

Volkswagen has partnered with Xpeng, a renowned Chinese electric car manufacturer, in a strategic move to reclaim its foothold in the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market in China. This collaboration aims to develop two […]

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Flowing Forward: $5.8 Billion Federal Boost for Nationwide Water Systems

February 28, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Flowing Forward: $5.8 Billion Federal Boost for Nationwide Water Systems

The Biden administration has unveiled a $5.8 billion initiative for water infrastructure upgrades across the United States, funded by the landmark bipartisan infrastructure law. This significant investment aims to ensure clean water access for every […]

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Bridging the Gender Gap Will Cost $360 Billion a Year

February 26, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Bridging the Gender Gap Will Cost $360 Billion a Year

UN Women has recently emphasized the need for an additional $360 billion per year to close the gender equality gap by 2030, citing global complacency as a major barrier to progress. Despite the ambitious goals […]

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Paris Triples Parking Charges for SUVs in a Push for Greener Streets

February 6, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Paris Triples Parking Charges for SUVs in a Push for Greener Streets

In a landmark decision, Parisians have recently voted in favor of tripling parking charges for SUVs, a move aimed at curbing the use of “bulky, polluting” vehicles within the French capital. This significant increase in […]

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California’s Solar Setback: Incentive Cuts Dim the Shine on Rooftop Solar

January 16, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on California’s Solar Setback: Incentive Cuts Dim the Shine on Rooftop Solar

California, long hailed as a pioneer in renewable energy, has recently made a significant policy shift that dampens the momentum of its residential rooftop solar sector. Last year, the state implemented a policy that substantially […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

China’s BYD Charges Ahead to Dethrone Tesla as EV Market Leader

January 16, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China’s BYD Charges Ahead to Dethrone Tesla as EV Market Leader

China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) has made a historic leap in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, surpassing Tesla to become the world’s largest EV maker. This shift signals a major transformation in the automotive industry, […]

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Europe’s Rich Nations Facing Child Poverty Crisis

December 7, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Europe’s Rich Nations Facing Child Poverty Crisis

A recent UNICEF report has unveiled a troubling trend in Europe’s richest countries – a surge in child poverty rates. Contrary to expectations, nations like the UK, Spain, and Luxembourg are falling behind in combating […]

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Germany to Invest Billions in African Energy Projects

November 23, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Germany to Invest Billions in African Energy Projects

Germany has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainable development in Africa by pledging to invest 4 billion euros in green energy projects across the continent by 2030. Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced this commitment at […]

Consumer and Business Behaviour

Innovating Against Waste: How TGTG Is Tackling the Global Food Waste Challenge

November 17, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Innovating Against Waste: How TGTG Is Tackling the Global Food Waste Challenge

In the vibrant city of Copenhagen, known for its culinary prowess, a group of young entrepreneurs launched a revolutionary startup, Too Good To Go (TGTG), to address a critical global issue: food waste. This innovative […]

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Melbourne’s Soap Recycling: A Clean Solution to Global Health and Waste

November 10, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Melbourne’s Soap Recycling: A Clean Solution to Global Health and Waste

In Melbourne, a recycling program is turning old hotel soap into a solution for a global health problem. Soap Aid, a non-profit organization, is tackling the issue of soap waste by manually cleaning and recycling […]

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Dr. Martens Laces Up With New Repair Service To Embrace Sustainability

September 27, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Dr. Martens Laces Up With New Repair Service To Embrace Sustainability

Dr. Martens, the iconic bootmaker, is stepping up its sustainability game by launching a shoe repair service in the UK. This move is aimed at encouraging customers to prolong the life of their boots, thereby […]

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Lego’s Green Brick Road: The Challenge of Finding Sustainable Materials!

September 25, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Lego’s Green Brick Road: The Challenge of Finding Sustainable Materials!

Lego, the renowned toy manufacturer, has decided to abandon its initiative to produce bricks from recycled bottles. This decision comes as a setback to the company’s ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions. In 2021, Lego […]

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