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RCERO Ljubljana: a recycling tale
Waste recovery is necessary to reduce the increasing quantity of landfill and other forms of rubbish dumping. Garbage can be transformed into fuel, wood, compost and other materials. Doing this can help to cut contamination, greenhouse gas emissions and landfill use.
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How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition
Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.
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US Treasury enlists banks to target Iranian money laundering schemes
The US Treasury has directed banks to intensify their monitoring of Iranian money laundering networks that enable funds from sanctioned oil. The move is part of the wider strategy to pressure Iran into a deal as negotiations stall.
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Gold or oil: Which shields you best from Iran war inflation?
Conventional wisdom holds that gold protects investors during war and inflation. The Iran conflict has turned that assumption on its head. Since the outbreak of the war, Brent crude has rallied 37%, while gold has fallen 10%. The driving force is interest rates, not geopolitics.
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Pacific economies face slower growth amid energy market pressure
Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response.
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US Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell set to remain on board
A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.
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Fuel prices in Europe: Before Iran war versus after the ceasefire
Fuel prices in Europe rose rapidly following the US–Israel strike on Iran and peaked shortly afterwards. While prices declined moderately after the ceasefire, both diesel and petrol remain notably higher than pre-strike levels.
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Richest countries in 2026: France and Germany fail to make the top 10
Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.
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Germany halves GDP forecast from 1% to 0.5% due to Iran war fallout
The German government has officially halved its economic growth forecast for 2026, citing the severe impact of energy shocks stemming from the Iran war. This revision reflects a significant cooling for Europe's largest economy.
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UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher
British consumer prices rose at a faster pace in March, reaching 3.3% as the ongoing Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. The data has forced markets to reassess expectations for the Bank of England, with a previously anticipated interest rate cut next week now looking very unlikely.
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Rome and Caucasus set to further discuss closer energy ties
The Italian prime minister is expected to visit Azerbaijan in the coming weeks to continue political dialogue and energy cooperation between Rome and Baku, with Azerbaijani gas supplies via the Trans Adriatic Pipeline remaining a key pillar of bilateral ties.
