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U.S. lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president By Reuters

U.S. lawmakers ask Kerry to urge UAE to replace oil boss as COP28 president By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: United Arab Emirates’ Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber speaks during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File…

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it’s about to do so again

it’s about to do so again

Copper is all around us. The metal is both ever-present and invisible in our world. Copper makes reading the words on this screen possible. And the global spread of artificial light, electric power and telecommunications…

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Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Heat stress is rising in southern Africa – climate experts show where and when it’s worst

Most of us have felt either too hot or too cold at some point in our lives. Depending on where we live, we may feel too cold quite often each winter, and too hot for…

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China’s CBDC spending surpasses 100 billion yuan

China’s CBDC spending surpasses 100 billion yuan

Transactions using the digital yuan surpassed 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) as of August 31, the People’s Bank of China reported on October 12, up from around 88 billion yuan in 2021.  More than 5.6…

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Oil prices fall on profit taking, strong Russian supply By Reuters

Oil prices fall on profit taking, strong Russian supply By Reuters

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Pump jacks operate at sunset in an oil field in Midland, Texas U.S. August 22, 2018. REUTERS/Nick Oxford By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) -Oil prices reversed earlier gains on Friday as indications…

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Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster

Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster

When the Federal Reserve convenes at the end of January 2023 to set interest rates, it will be guided by one key bit of data: the U.S. inflation rate. The problem is, that stat ignores…

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Artificial intelligence in South Africa comes with special dilemmas – plus the usual risks

Artificial intelligence in South Africa comes with special dilemmas – plus the usual risks

When people think about artificial intelligence (AI), they may have visions of the future. But AI is already here. At its base, it is the recreation of aspects of human intelligence in computerised form. Like…

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Analysis-India’s EV dawn fans expectations fuel demand may peak early By Reuters

Analysis-India’s EV dawn fans expectations fuel demand may peak early By Reuters

5/5 © Reuters. Electric chargers or smart chargers are seen at the charging hub of Indian ride-hailing BluSmart Electric Mobility in Gurugram, India, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis 2/5 By Mohi Narayan NEW DELHI (Reuters)…

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How California’s ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world

How California’s ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world

California is embarking on an audacious new climate plan that aims to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045, and in the process, slash emissions far beyond its borders. The blueprint calls for massive…

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A suptech transformation: using tech to support the full supervisory lifecycle

A suptech transformation: using tech to support the full supervisory lifecycle

Regnology explores how – with the appropriate platforms, partners and processes in place – supervisory technology can be utilised as a driver of transformation. Central banks are facing a big data problem. Amid rapid innovation and steadily…

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