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Fossil fuel plans by producing nations threatens 1.5C limit: UN
Fossil fuel plans by producing nations threatens 1.5C limit: UN
Economy
by  AFP

Plans to expand oil, gas and coal production by major fossil fuel countries would push the world far beyond the Paris deal's 1.5C global warming limit, the UN warned Wednesday. It found that planned increases in production in these countries would produce 460 percent more coal, 82 percent more gas, and 29 percent more oil than would be in line with the 1.5C limit.

Thai TikTokers make 'elephant pants'... cool?
Thai TikTokers make 'elephant pants'... cool?
Economy
by  AFP

An elegant Thai socialite poses in sunglasses, a designer handbag discreetly visible in the Instagram photo, her stylish outfit completed by a pair of... elephant print pants? "Elephant-patterned pants go with anything -– just pair them with a T-shirt," she said.

Paris business district looks to students to replace workers
Paris business district looks to students to replace workers
Economy
by  AFP

With companies cutting back on office space as working from home remains popular, Europe's biggest business district is looking to students to fill the void left by workers. Covid lockdowns emptied offices and with most companies still allowing employees to partially work from home, the number of staff toiling in offices has never fully recovered in business districts around the world.

Asian markets drift as traders weigh outlook for rates
Asian markets drift as traders weigh outlook for rates
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets fluctuated Wednesday as investors tried to figure out the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans, while demand concerns saw oil prices struggling to recover from the previous day's plunge. But Asian investors were more circumspect, with some markets drifting in and out of positive territory.