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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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

The proposed data center in Tucker County, West Virginia, represents tension between traditional industries and a shift toward a tourist economy amid rising tech demands.
Data science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

As Colorado closes its coal plants, some schools neglect to prepare - High Country News

The end of coal jobs in Colorado represents a significant economic transition for local workers like Noah Pike.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

US economy shows steady job growth in January amid Biden-Trump transition

US job growth moderated in January, with 143,000 jobs added, falling short of expectations.
Unemployment rate stayed low at 4%, down from 4.1% in December, amid labor market cooldown.
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