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Firms’ net-zero plans are key to meeting climate goals
To meet climate targets, corporate initiatives to reduce carbon emissions will be as important as government policies
InternationalUS big tech set to resist EU’s digital economy rules
Google has, predictably, issued a cautionary note about the impact of Europe's legislative plan for the digital economy
InternationalNew COVID variant will entrench tough measures
Scientific opinions seem to be converging that the new strain transmits more easily
InternationalFallout of SolarWinds hack could last for years
Several companies and governments are testing their system for the SolarWinds breach
InternationalMarket forces alone cannot improve tech security
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of technology but without a commensurate concern for security
InternationalAudacity of SolarWinds hack will harden Western policy
Any plans Biden may have had to reinstate Obama-era restraint on offensive cyberoperations are now likely to be dropped
InternationalSmart contracts are likely to have limited application
Self-executing digital contracts whose terms are directly written into the lines of code can streamline transactions
InternationalBig tech rules in China and West have different goals
Countries ranging from the United States to China are tightening scrutiny of 'big tech' but with different motivations
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