Eu Offers Funds for Southern African Green Hydrogen and Renewables Projects

Rich must pay for others to go green, says EU environmental pioneer

‘Green Deal’ architect Frans Timmermans warns of boost to radical right from rising costs

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Ukraine renews offensive inside Russia

Ukrainian forces seek to recapture Russian territory as they are being pushed back elsewhere

Financial Times - Jan. 5

UK-EU youth mobility scheme key to better EU relations, says top diplomat

Germany’s ambassador to UK suggests Starmer will have to agree concessions in order to secure economic benefits. Keir Starmer’s effort to reset Britain’s relations with its European allies is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Young boy survives 5 days in 'lion-infested' African game park after wandering from home

A young boy who had gone missing was found alive after spending five days alone in a northern Zimbabwe game park filled with wild animals, according to a member of the country's parliament.

NBC News - Jan. 4

Heat suspend Butler, will listen to trade offers

The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler for seven games for "conduct detrimental to the team" and said they would listen to trade offers.

ESPN - Jan. 4

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

Biden finalizes contentious hydrogen guidance

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden loosens rules for hydrogen credits The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Bipartisan lawmakers renew push for legislation supporting Georgia against Russian interference

Republican and Democratic lawmakers are renewing efforts to pass legislation supporting Georgia, touting it as one of the best and first examples of bipartisan unity of the new Congress. Reps. Joe ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Nuclear-Energy Stocks Gain After Easing of Hydrogen Tax-Credit Rules

The final rule for clean-hydrogen production would allow some nuclear power plants that are at risk of retirement to produce the gas.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Johnson: 'Let's put aside the infighting'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Tuesday that she would be endorsing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for House Speaker, a notable win for the Louisiana Republican given Greene has at times ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Arctech secures 1.5GW solar project deal in UAE

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Homeland Security Chair Mark Green provides updates on New Orleans attack

Homeland Security Chair Mark Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, where an ISIS-inspired driver killed 14 and injured dozens before being killed by ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

After Fierce Lobbying, Treasury Sets Rules for Billions in Hydrogen Subsidies

With a lucrative tax credit, the Biden administration is hoping to establish a new industry that might help fight climate change.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

US relaxes green hydrogen rules in race to boost sector

Biden administration’s Treasury delays stricter requirements for claiming tax credits ahead of Trump’s return

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Biden administration adds exemptions into new climate rules for hydrogen energy

The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent hydrogen energy industry — but the rules contain new flexibilities that are expected to make them less ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Post falsely claims 23 bodies were stolen from a South African mortuary over holidays

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Active-duty US Army Green Beret identified as Cybertruck suspect

Law enforcement officials say they have identified the primary suspect in the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas on New Year's Day as a highly decorated active duty Army soldier who was on approved ...

NBC News - Jan. 3

Five green finance questions for 2025

The new year will bring tough challenges for investors in the energy transition

Financial Times - Jan. 3

5 Ways to Turn Customer Renewal Cycles Into Growth Drivers in 2025

Renewals are not just about auto-renews.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Shops offered grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Come home, Ghana told African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship

Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people from the Black diaspora, and most were Black Americans

ABC News - Jan. 3

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa

No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms . The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Venezuela offers reward for candidate's arrest

The reward has been put forward for information leading to the arrest of Edmundo González.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes

Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Dada Masilo, Who Fused Ballet With African Dance, Dies at 39

A South African dancer and choreographer, she was known as a fearless creative force who brought African dance styles to traditional pieces like “Swan Lake.”

The New York Times - Jan. 2