Energy
‘Greenflation’ a risk for renewable energy, but long-term viability intact
Rising prices of commodities needed for renewable energy will increase the costs of setting up new green power projects, but this will be balanced by better access to funds and economies of scale, policy advisers and an investor said.
Energy crisis could worsen poverty for millions of Europeans
Energy prices have skyrocketed in the past months, increasing the concern that millions of Europeans will have to choose between paying their bills and putting food on the table this winter.
Environment
Mining ahead of environment and people
An influx of mining concessions in Portugal, combined with an increase in protests from local communities has led to heavy criticism of the government.
Farmers tempt endangered cranes back – by growing their favourite food
In Cambodia’s fertile Mekong delta, rice farmers are switching to the varieties loved by the world’s tallest flying bird to help stop its decline.
Health
Protests against Covid rules and lockdowns erupt across Europe
Protests against fresh Covid-19 restrictions have rocked Europe over the weekend, with demonstrations breaking out in places such as Brussels, Vienna, Rome and Amsterdam.
Health minister tells Germans: Get vaccinated or get COVID
Germany’s health minister says the rapid rise in coronavirus cases means it’s likely everyone in the country who isn’t vaccinated will have caught COVID-19 by the end of the winter, and some of those will die.
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