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Ultra-fast fashion risks eroding sustainability gains
During the pandemic, millions of consumers opted for ultra-fast fashion, despite its environmental footprint
InternationalUS moves on dual-use tech will divide emerging markets
The US administration hopes to rally its allies and partners worldwide against exports of harmful dual-use technology
InternationalNorth-South climate tensions may undermine progress
Climate change is a threat to all countries, but cooperation on addressing it is lacking
InternationalMore net zero promises will raise renewables forecasts
The IEA Renewables 2021 report predicts large capacity increases worldwide, but not enough to hit net zero by 2050
InternationalCOVID connectivity boost leaves social gaps intact
COVID-19 lockdowns incentivised 783 million new users to come online during 2020-21
InternationalFirmer intra-Asia trade will boost world manufacturing
The manufacturing PMI surveys for Asia and Europe signposted an improvement in intra-Asia trade
InternationalMicrosoft underlines limits of investor activism
Microsoft's HR policies have been publicly criticised by its major investors
InternationalProspects for the global economy in 2022
Supply-side strains and energy, transport and job market dislocations will shape economic policies and outcomes in 2022
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