Spain Hosts Key UN Talks on Global Development Finance Amid US Retreat
The UN's Conference on Financing for Development has opened in Seville, Spain, focusing on addressing global inequality and the growing financial gap in international development. The conference is taking place against significant cuts to U.S. aid under former President Donald Trump, who slashed over 80% of USAID funding, which had...
Polish Parliament Approves Legislation to Expand Onshore Wind Farm Development
The Polish parliament has approved a new bill aimed at easing the rules for the construction of onshore wind farms, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to increase renewable energy production and lower electricity prices, as reported by Reuters. The legislation reduces the distance requirements between wind farms...
New York to Build Advanced Nuclear Power Plant to Meet Rising Electricity Demands
In a significant move to bolster the state's energy infrastructure, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York plans to build an advanced nuclear power plant capable of producing at least 1 gigawatt of power, as reported by Reuters. This plant, expected to be one of the first new US reactors...
World Bank Lifts Ban on Nuclear Energy Funding for Developing Countries
The World Bank's board has decided to lift its longstanding ban on funding nuclear energy projects in developing countries, signaling a shift in its energy policy aimed at addressing rising electricity demand across the globe, as reported by Reuters. This decision, announced by World Bank President Ajay Banga, marks a...