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world24 days ago•9 min saved

Progress roundup: preventable cancer, Africa's solar surge, and global tax momentum

This week’s good-news roundup highlights that more than a third of cancer cases are preventable via modifiable risk factors; Africa’s solar installations surged, aided by storage; UN discussions advanced global tax justice and climate accountability; Rafah border reopening offered a lifeline for medical evacuations with restrictions; and other stories spotlight China’s green-tech-led growth and supportive UK initiatives in education, healthcare access, and local investment.

via Positive News|

#cancer-prevention #clean-energy-economy #global-tax-justice

government-and-policy1 year ago•7 min saved

"US Allocates $6 Billion to Decarbonize Industrial Sector and Cut Emissions"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a $6 billion investment in 33 projects across more than 20 states to decarbonize energy-intensive industries, reduce industrial greenhouse gas emissions, create and maintain high-quality jobs, revitalize industrial communities, and strengthen domestic manufacturing competitiveness. The projects will focus on industries such as aluminum, cement, chemicals, iron, and steel, and are expected to reduce over 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually. This transformative federal investment aims to position American manufacturers and workers to lead the global clean energy economy, while also prioritizing community and labor engagement, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

via Energy.gov|

#biden-harris-administration #clean-energy-economy #domestic-manufacturing

automotive2 years ago•2 min saved

VinFast to Begin Construction of First US EV Factory on July 28

Vietnamese EV automaker VinFast is set to break ground on its first EV production facility in North America in North Carolina next week. The facility, part of a $1.2 billion incentives package awarded by the state, will have an annual output of 150,000 vehicles and is expected to begin production in 2025. VinFast aims to optimize production and expand its presence in the North American market, contributing to the clean energy economy and supporting North Carolina's green mobility strategy.

via Electrek.co|

#automotive #clean-energy-economy #ev-production