It’s been another busy week in the news, and our weekly news roundup for March 2, 2023 has all the highlights. Here’s a look at some of the major stories that made headlines this week.
First, the United Nations released a report on global climate change, warning that the world is on track to reach 3 degrees Celsius of warming by the end of the century. The report called for urgent action to reduce emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
In the United States, President Joe Biden unveiled his $2 trillion infrastructure plan, which includes investments in clean energy, public transportation, and broadband access. The plan is expected to create millions of jobs and help reduce carbon emissions.
In Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced plans to invest 1 trillion euros into green energy projects over the next decade. The move is part of Germany’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050.
In Asia, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new five-year plan to reduce air pollution in the country. The plan includes measures to reduce emissions from factories and vehicles, as well as investments in renewable energy sources.
In Africa, the African Union launched a new initiative to promote economic growth and development across the continent. The initiative will focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and poverty reduction.
Finally, in South America, Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree allowing mining in the Amazon rainforest. The move has been widely criticized by environmental groups, who fear it will lead to deforestation and harm the region’s biodiversity.
That’s all for our weekly news roundup for March 2, 2023. Be sure to check back next week for more news and updates from around the world.
Source: Plato Data Intelligence: PlatoAiStream