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Worldwide renewable energy capacity rises 10% in 2022: What you need to know about the global energy transition this week

Top energy news: Global renewable energy capacity up 10% in 2022; World carbon allowance sales at record high; German gas shortages loom this winter.

Black women lack access to VC funding. Here's what we can do

Black businesswomen often lack access to VC funding and we need to take a proactive and sustained approach to create a more inclusive business environment.

What is a country's current account balance, and is a deficit good or bad for its economy?

A country’s current account balance measures money coming in and going out. A current account deficit may sound bad, but it can indicate strong investment.

Guest post: How the energy crisis is boosting heat pumps in Europe

Heat pump sales in Europe rose 38% in 2022, with running costs a big driver to switch amid rising gas prices. Public policy is also providing incentives.

How the pandemic accelerated digital transformation in advanced economies

Digitalization has proved to be a silver lining of the pandemic for many advanced economies, but gaps persist across countries and sectors, say researchers.

What is ‘plasticosis’ and how is it affecting seabirds?

When seabirds ingest plastic, it is scarring their digestive tracts and causing what scientists call ‘plasticosis’, allowing pathogens into their bodies.

Here's how managers choose workers for unpaid work, according to research

Managers usually ask loyal workers to do unpaid additional work. They can believe loyalty comes with a duty to make personal sacrifices for the company.

Charted: Here's where people don't have access to safe drinking water

Only 25% of people globally have access to safely managed water, says the World Health Organization, making water shortages a big social and economic risk.

Charted: The link between unemployment and recessions

The US labour market is strong, but low unemployment can precede a recession, as this chart shows. Here's what might this mean for the country's economy.

Spain might introduce a cabinet gender equality law. What would that mean?

The Spanish government has approved a draft Equal Representation Law, that would require gender parity in cabinet roles. Here’s what you need to know.

Let's talk about 'regenerative business' not sustainability

Sustainability is finally popular in business but it could be too late to meet challenges, which is why we must start talking regenerative business.

How to fix America’s broken housing market

Investors buying properties for 51% less than market buyers is causing a crisis in the US housing market triggering calls for a national commission