Masculinity norms shape labour supply, health, and political preferences Germany’s 1940s and Korea’s 2020s show contrasting trajectories Education policy can recalibrate norms and stabilise economies

CBAM sets Europe’s carbon price at the border Asian firms race to cut emissions Europe must share tech and stay efficient Every few decades, shifts in trade rules alter the competitive landscape.

Aging turns housing scarcity into surplus New-build bias sidelines older homes and erodes value A 'refurbish-first' policy can turn empty properties into affordable assets

The EU and Asia Pacific should move from competition to surplus-sharing in green energy Tools like carbon contracts and CBAM credits can ensure fair distribution of benefits This strategy will enhance investment and strengthen global partnerships

Credit ratings focus too much on climate promises rather than actual outcomes Droughts, heat, and supply-chain shocks strain economies and public finances Agencies must incorporate measurable climate impacts into sovereign ratings

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He strikes at mRNA funding. Advisory experts replaced Public health at a crossroads In a move that has shaken the scientific community, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. initiated a broad reversal of federal support for the development of COVID-19 and flu vaccines. The decision, announced in late 2024, is consistent with his long-held skepticism toward vaccines and now signals a new phase where such beliefs are shaping national health policy.

Largest Single-Nation Investment in AZ’s HistoryEuropean Pharma Rushes to Expand U.S. Supply Chains

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RFK Jr. halts U.S. funding to Gavi, triggering global health concern. Critics argue that his vaccine views lack a scientific foundation. The world braces for ripple effects as immunization efforts falter. In a stunning policy reversal, President Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended federal support for Gavi, the international vaccine alliance that has protected millions of children in vulnerable nations. Citing concerns over transparency and billionaire influence, Kennedy argues the move reclaims U.S. autonomy in global health spending.

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China Prepares to Install World’s Largest Hydropower Turbine in Tibet Estimated to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 3.4 Million Tons From Follower to Leader in Global Hydropower Development Photo = China