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Investment Plan for Europe: support for a Finnish company to promote innovation and a circular economy in the steel industry
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) loan of €18 million, backed by a guarantee from the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), will support Tapojarvi, a…
Russia’s war hits EU economy, hikes inflation
Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to negatively affect the EU economy, as Thursday’s interim Summer Economic Forecast points to lower growth and higher…
Rainy days harm the economy
] Economic growth goes down when the number of wet days and days with extreme rainfall go up, a team of Potsdam scientists finds. Rich…
EU invests €122 million in innovative projects to decarbonise the economy
For the first time since the creation of the Innovation Fund, the European Union is investing €118 million into 32 small innovative projects located in…
Pandemic ‘rolled back’ sustainable development funding for weak economies: UNCTAD
Financial assistance to the world’s 83 weakest economies fell by 15 per cent in 2020, to $35 billion as a direct result of the COVID-19…
Palmolive Unveils 100% Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bottles in Drive toward Circular Economy
Palmolive is relaunching its Palmolive Ultra dish soap in bottles now made with 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The company says the move will divert…
Study exposes global ripple effects of regional water scarcity
Water scarcity is often understood as a problem for regions experiencing drought, but a new study led by Tufts University researchers finds that not only…
No winners but fewer losers in global economy from COVID than expected
The COVID-19 pandemic seriously impacted all economies around the world last year, with trillions of dollars of lost earnings, UN trade and development experts UNCTAD…
How a circular economy could aid the COVID-19 recovery
A group of researchers led by the UK’s University of Warwick concluded that a circular economy could help the world recover from the pandemic, while…
Deloitte report warns lack of climate action will cost Australia $3trn and 880,000 jobs
The report found the economy could shrink by six per cent over the next 50 years and 880,000 jobs could be lost. Report author Dr…
Covid crisis needs adequate minimum wages, says EC
The European Commission proposed Wednesday a new directive to ensure that EU workers are protected by adequate minimum wages allowing for a decent living during…
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