Can the world quit coal?
A fisherman looks at the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in Cilegon, Indonesia, in 2023.
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Import prices resume growth in Sep, food up 6.9 pct YoY
Greece’s import price index returned to growth in September, with a marginal rise of 0.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 2.4 percent decline in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Friday.
OECD report highlights stark contrasts in health system
According to the OECD’s latest Health at a Glance 2025 report, the country achieves relatively strong health outcomes despite spending less than many of its peers. But beneath the surface, troubling cracks are widening, especially in access, quality, and long-term care.
PM prepares to defend inflation fight against backdrop of political gridlock
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due to respond in Parliament this Friday to opposition questions about the measures the government is taking to tackle inflation, which remains a top concern for voters.
Canada-U.S. Travel Drops for 10th Month Amid Trump Tariff Tensions
The drop has been reflected in air and car travel, according to Canadian statistics. Tensions over tariffs placed by the Trump administration spurred calls for Canadians to spend their money at home.
A BlackRock-Backed Roofing Conglomerate Goes Bust
Investment firms are buying and bundling contractors, leaving some workers and customers worse off.
Why the UK should look beyond growth to a ‘new economics’ that works for all
The UK economy is not working for everyone. Ian Francis/ShutterstockThe UK budget is usually a story of growth forecasts, borrowing levels and fiscal discipline. But ahead of this month’s high-stakes event, growth has been slower than expected. At the same time, as households struggle with living costs, the climate crisis intensifies and inequality persists, growth might seem like too narrow a focus.
Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
Home appraisal bias contributes to racial wealth disparities and violates the Fair Housing Act.
Jeff Fusco/The Conversation U.S., CC BY-SAFor most families, owning a home is the primary way to accumulate wealth and transfer that wealth to future generations.
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Electric delivery vehicles powered by renewable energy are helping several multinationals lower their emissions.
Car sales remain in forward gear with 7.7 pct YoY rise in Oct
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time rose by 4.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) in October, after a rise of 11.7 percent in September, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
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