Climate Crisis
CNBC: IEA says clean energy progress remains ‘far too slow’
IEA warns clean-energy spending must triple to curb climate change Read here
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Climate Crisis
CNBC: CO2 emissions set to hit record levels in 2023 and there’s ‘no clear peak in sight,’ IEA says
The new findings from the IEA come after it said the planet’s demand for electricity was set for a strong rebound this year and next. “Despite increased climate ambitions, the amount of economic recovery funds […]
Finance
CNBC: Europe could be seeing the decline of its gig economy. And new rules could mean higher prices
Uber’s loss in the U.K. Supreme Court last month forced the company to reclassify 70,000 of its British drivers as workers. In Spain, legislators have introduced a raft of measures that would recategorize gig workers […]
Finance
CNBC: ‘Driven to destitution’: Delivery riders in Britain are struggling as takeout orders plummet
Restaurant closures and a crashing economy has left riders across the UK struggling to make ends meet. Read here
EU politics
CNBC: EU begins disciplinary procedures against Italy after rejecting its controversial budget plans
The European Commission is moving closer to sanctioning Italy for its 2019 draft budget proposal. Read here