Tag #Economic Impact

Showing 445 to 456 of 1,003 results

lemonde.fr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

France's Population: Stable Growth Despite Declining Birth Rate

France's population, currently at 68.6 million, is projected to peak at 70 million in the 2040s before declining to 68 million by 2070, driven by a declining birth rate offset by positive net migration; however, this is also leading to an aging population.

Progress

36% Bias Score

No Poverty
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

War Economies: Resource Shifts and Economic Impacts

A war economy prioritizes military production, shifting industrial output and resource allocation; this leads to increased government spending, impacting various sectors and potentially causing inflation and reduced welfare; examples include Russia, Ukraine, and the EU's response to geopolitical shi...

Progress

20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
welt.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Ahrtal's Tourism Recovery: Infrastructure Challenges and Long-Term Outlook

The Ahrtal region in Germany is recovering from the 2021 floods, with hotels reopening and infrastructure projects underway, aiming to restore its tourism industry within eight to ten years, despite facing challenges like damaged roads and railways.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

K+S Wastewater Disposal Plan Rejected

The Kassel Regional Council rejected K+S's plan to discharge saline wastewater into Thuringia's Springen mine due to insufficient safety assurances, halting a years-long process and impacting thousands of jobs in the Werra potash region.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Heathrow Airport Shuts Down After Transformer Fire

A transformer fire near London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, caused an unprecedented 18-hour shutdown, stranding thousands of passengers and costing airlines tens of millions of pounds due to the complex safety procedures required to restart hundreds of critical systems after the ...

Progress

32% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

U.S. Exclave Suffers as Canada Retaliates in Tariff War

Point Roberts, Washington, a U.S. exclave entirely dependent on Canada, suffers devastating economic consequences due to the U.S.-Canada tariff dispute, with businesses reporting sales drops of 20% to 55%, threatening closures and impacting residents who largely did not vote for President Trump.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
us.cnn.com
🌐 90% Global Worthiness
News related image

Summers Rejects Bessent's Claim on China Tariff Impact

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers criticized current Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that China would bear the brunt of new US tariffs, citing a 38% increase in US steel prices since the start of Trump's second term as evidence that contradicts Bessent's claim; a White House official countered...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

International Students Boost German Economy, but Job Market Integration Remains a Challenge

A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reveals that 79,000 international students starting in 2022 will contribute €15.5 billion more in taxes than they receive in support, highlighting their significant economic impact on Germany, despite challenges faced by graduates in ...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

K+S Wastewater Disposal Plan Rejected

The Kassel Regional Council rejected K+S's proposal to discharge saline wastewater into the Springen mine in Thuringia due to insufficient safety guarantees, halting a years-long process and raising concerns about job security and environmental protection.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Clean Water and Sanitation
taz.de
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Germany: Proposal for Free Public Transportation

A German article proposes eliminating public transportation tickets to address high costs, complex ticketing, and accessibility issues, arguing that the savings from reduced administrative overhead would offset increased ridership costs and align with broader climate goals.

Progress

52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
us.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Heathrow Airport Shuts Down After Transformer Fire

A transformer fire near Heathrow Airport caused an 18-hour shutdown on Friday, stranding thousands of passengers, costing airlines tens of millions of pounds, and prompting reviews into the incident by both the government and Heathrow.

Progress

32% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Call to Cancel Melbourne Suburban Rail Loop Amid Funding Concerns

Opposition Leader Brad Battin is urging Premier Jacinta Allan to cancel contracts for Melbourne's \$34.5 billion Suburban Rail Loop, citing an Infrastructure Australia report expressing low confidence in its costings and funding methods, with the report suggesting no further federal funding beyond t...

Progress

52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

Showing 445 to 456 of 1,003 results