U.S. to hold record offshore wind auction next month in clean energy push
The leases are projected to one day host projects able to generate up to 7 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power 2 million homes
From Kazakhstan to Ethiopia, the growing internet shutdown
The economic cost of internet shutdowns around the world was $5.5 billion in 2021, a 36% increase on the previous year, say tech experts
Hong Kong regulator canvasses views on rules for crypto assets
The global market value of crypto assets stands at about $2.2 trillion, pointing to their growing inter-connectedness with the mainstream financial system, says Hong Kong Monetary Authority head
A people's Fed? It's starting to at least look that way
For most of its 108 years, the Federal Reserve's leadership has not come close to reflecting the demographics of the country for which it is the most powerful force in economic policymaking
China's cabinet says it will promote transformation of digital economy
China's State Council has set targets for 2025 to increase the digital economy's share of the national GDP from 7.8% in 2020 to 10% in 2025.
Polish parliament to debate bill to step up govt control of schools
Polish Law and Justice party lawmakers plan to debate a party bill expected to curb access to teaching on LGBT+ and reproductive rights
Tiny European states play catch up on LGBT+ equality
‘Winds of change’ start to shift attitudes in European microstates where religion and conservative traditions have curbed LGBT+ rights gains
No vax, pay tax, says Canada's Quebec as health system struggles
Governments globally have imposed movement restrictions on the unvaccinated, but a sweeping tax in Canada on all unvaccinated adults could be a rare move
Climate fund aims to help indigenous people protect world's forests
Forest communities have received a tiny share of global climate finance - but a new initiative plans to change that by channelling money to groups on the ground
Argentina capital hit by major power outage amid heat wave
Argentine electricity distributors have reported power outages as high temperatures generated a spike in demand for energy to cool homes and businesses