The world’s two biggest coal consumers won’t be weaning off fossil fuels anytime soon

The world's two biggest coal consumers won't be weaning off fossil fuels anytime soon

Man tending to sacks of coal. Dhiraj Singh | Bloomberg | Getty Images The growing economies of China and India will continue to fuel demand for coal, experts say, even as they set ambitious renewable energy targets. While China is the world’s largest consumer of energy, India is the third largest globally and both countries … Read more

Norway is the first country to allow mining of minerals from the seabed

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PUSH Norway AND the first country in the world to permit mining minerals from the seabed. On January 9, it was approved by the Storting, or parliament, in Oslo a law that legalizes this practiceso far considered internationally controversial to say the least due to the impact it could have on the environment. If it … Read more

AI election disruption poses biggest global risk in 2024, Davos survey warns

AI election disruption poses biggest global risk in 2024, Davos survey warns

Alfieri | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images With roughly half of the world’s adult population heading to the polls in a game-changing election year, concerns about the role of artificial intelligence in disrupting results have topped the list of biggest risks for 2024, according to a new report. The World Economic Forum’s “Global Risks Report … Read more