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ADVERTISEMENTThe world generated more than 40 per cent of its electricity from low-carbon sources last year, according to new analysis from clean energy think tank Ember. That’s a record not broken since the 1940s, when the global electricity system was 50 times smaller than it is today, and hydropower did the heavy lifting.Now, it’s solar energy that is soaring in a targeted race to build an entirely clean electricity system. Global solar generation has become large enough to power all of India, Ember’s latest Global Electricity Review finds. Power sector emissions also reached an all-time high last year, however, at 14.6…

Hyundai Motor Company today introduced the all-new NEXO fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), a cutting-edge mid-size SUV, at its global launch event at the Seoul Mobility Show in Korea. The launch marks a significant milestone in hydrogen mobility. The all-new NEXO offers flexibility, efficiency and safety, making it an exciting choice for early FCEV adopters. With its advanced fuel cell technology, NEXO emits zero tailpipe emissions. Hyundai is targeting more than 700 km of range2) from a five-minute charge, while safety has been a clear focus of the NEXO’s development. Hyundai is targeting top-tier safety ratings thanks to the NEXO’s…

  Asian share markets plummeted across the board on Monday as US President Donald Trump stood firm on his sweeping tariffs, which he likened to “medicine” that had to be taken to resolve ‘unfair’ trade dealings. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong led the fall, plunging by over 13% – its largest drop since the global financial crisis in 2008, while the Nikkei in Japan sank by 7.8% to lows last seen in late 2023 and shares in Taiwan slumped by close to 10% – a record one-day fall. After stocks in mainland China and Hong Kong cratered, state…

Inviting an indicted war criminal like Vladimir Putin to New Delhi whilst much of the free world shuns his murderous regime goes to show that the South Asian giant is a sorry excuse for a democracy – let alone the world’s largest. Addressing a joint Russo-Indian forum hosted by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) via video link last week, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed that preparations were underway for Putin’s first official visit to India since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. The Russian dictator’s decision to head there imminently is, above all else, a reciprocal gesture of goodwill…

Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement and renewed push to end the war in Ukraine mark a sharp acceleration of a worldview he has never hidden. The real shock, however, is not the disruption itself—but Europe’s continued unpreparedness. Trump’s critiques of German surpluses, NATO contributions, and reliance on Russian gas long predate his current presidential bid. His rhetoric may be unconventional, but his logic has remained consistent—and is once again shaping U.S. foreign policy. Despite a clear record of signals from Trump’s first term, much of Europe’s political class clung to the comforting belief that institutions, economic interdependence, and long-standing alliances…

ADVERTISEMENTRussia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to underscore the importance of energy security. Renewables play a key role in strengthening that security and diversifying energy sources. The share of renewables has been rising across Europe, but it is doubtful that several countries, particularly the largest economies, will meet the EU’s 2030 targets.Upping the amount of renewables used to heat and cool buildings is especially important, as these uses account for nearly half of the EU’s total energy consumption according to Eurostat.So how much of Europe’s heating and cooling energy comes from renewables? And which countries are leading the way?In 2023, the share…

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These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.These are the key events from Wednesday, April 2: Fighting One person was killed and two others injured in a Russian overnight attack on southeast Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said. A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih killed at least four people and injured 14 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. An infant, a seven-year-old boy and six others were also injured in a drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, said Oleh Syniehubov, the region’s governor. Kharkiv’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov said 15…

“To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” This classic dictum from Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu’s book The Art of War underscores the importance of strategic thinking and maneuvering — rather than using brute force — in achieving victory. In counterinsurgency efforts, this strategy appears to be an essential guiding principle and a far more effective approach than the use of brute force in quelling unrest in a population. Heavy-handed approach further amplifies public resentment and prepares a breeding ground for insurgent outfits. When a…

SMC3 News & Resources Page 1 of 13 pages. 2025 Rate Outlook: Navigating the unpredictable December 12, 2024 The webinar provides insights from freight industry experts on the U.S. freight economy, rate and capacity forecasts across major transport modes, and strategies to help shippers budget effectively amidst ongoing market volatility. 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Puzzling path forward September 1, 2024 Logistics professionals navigating their path forward face challenging market conditions, an evolving regulatory environment, a rapidly changing technology landscape, and an increasingly competitive labor market. Our research team puts context around this year’s findings and offers…