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A new survey of just over 2,000 Americans reveals over half would be willing to live in a tiny home. According to Business Insider, such interest in tiny homes has been on the rise since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Getty Images What's more, 72% said they would consider using a tiny home as an investment property. Affordability, efficiency, eco-friendliness, and minimalism were cited, in that order, as the four most attractive factors that the tiny home lifestyle has to offer. Privacy and mobility, however, fell lower on the list.
The OPEC oil cartel says there is no "single solution" to the energy transition as pressure grows to agree a phase-out of fossil fuels at the COP28 climate talks. "There is no single solution or path to achieve a sustainable energy future," said a speech by OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais to the Dubai summit read on his behalf by the head of the cartel's research division, Ayed al-Qahtani. SOUNDBITE
Madrid, Oct 3 (EFE) .- Hundreds of people ran on Sunday in Madrid "for the climate", in a race convened worldwide to raise awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals, which include the elimination of poverty, the fight against climate change, education, peace, women's equality or the design of cities.FOOTAGE OF THE RACE IN MADRID.
The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky and luxury British automotive manufacturer Bentley Motors have revealed a unique partnership that will build on their rich heritage to develop distinctive collaborations and further their vision of a more sustainable future.United by a dedication to mastery, craftsmanship, creativity and innovation, the two world-leading brands will share learnings in sustainability and other areas of their respective industries, while pursuing the uncompromised excellence for which they are renowned. By bringing together The Macallan’s mastery of whisky-making with Bentley Motors’ expertise in the world of luxury cars, the collaboration will create inspirational new products and immersive experiences that deliver timeless luxury balanced with a commitment to a more progressive world.The global brand partnership was unveiled today at The Macallan Estate in the Speyside region of Scotland, alongside the launch of a new hybrid Bentley – the next step in Bentley’s journey to become the world’s leading sustainable luxury mobility company as part of its Beyond100 strategy.
The pandemic shows no sign of abating in the US, and thus, neither has remote working nor remote learning. And according to Business Insider, that's led to a boom in the 'office in a box' market, in which people install minuscule 'home' offices in the backyard. In a recent survey of just over 2000 American consumers, 54% of respondents said they would buy a tiny office. Among them, 62% said they'd purchase a backyard unit. 30%, reported that the ideal tiny office would fall between 200 to 299 square feet. In terms of pricing, 26% said they'd spend less than $8,000 on a backyard office unit, while 23% said they'd fork out between $10,000 to $19,999.
CNN reports that Royal Dutch Shell will slash as many as 9,000 jobs as the oil giant accelerates a shift away from fossil fuels. On Wednesday, the company said it would cut between 7,000 and 9,000 positions by the end of 2022. That's ten percent of its workforce. The total includes 1,500 people who have volunteered to leave the company this year. Shell expects the overhaul to deliver annual cost savings of up to $2.5 billion by 2022. Shell said the job losses are part of a restructuring, aimed at cutting costs and simplifying the company's structure as it moves into low-carbon energy.
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