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Renewable Energy in the Middle East: A revolution in the making
Despite the Biden administration's ambitious climate goals, the oil and gas industry in the United States has seen unprecedented growth and profitability. The top 10 listed oil and gas producers in the US have reported a combined net income of $313 billion in the first three years of President Biden's term (Financial Times), this is three times the $112 billion generated during the same period under President Trump.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
US oil and gas Companies profits skyrocket as the US becomes the energy supplier of choice
Despite the Biden administration's ambitious climate goals, the oil and gas industry in the United States has seen unprecedented growth and profitability. The top 10 listed oil and gas producers in the US have reported a combined net income of $313 billion in the first three years of President Biden's term (Financial Times), this is three times the $112 billion generated during the same period under President Trump.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
Want accelerated success? Focus on best case scenarios
Lets start with this ugly truth in life, and the sooner we accept it, the closer we get to success and happiness: We have no control over many of the things that happen in life. In today's “noisy” world, it's easy to get caught up in worrying about things beyond our control. We overthink, stress, and forget to simply breathe and project positive outcomes. For instance, why don’t we just step back and focus on finding joy every day?
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Lifehack
Why is the UAE's renewable energy sector attracting more private equity funding?
A growing number of private equity funds are investing in the UAE’s renewable energy projects and energy transition initiatives, encouraged by an abundance of capital and geopolitical stability.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
Renewable Energy in the Middle East: A revolution in the making
The UAE, the 6th largest oil producer in the world was the first leading Middle East energy producer to host the Climate Conference of the Parties COP28. The global summit, attended by over 160 word leaders, was not only successful in bringing the decision makers together, but also succeeded in advancing 2050 NetZero negotiations (a near future with zero carbon emission). The UAE leadership is resulting in stronger climate mitigation actions and investment from energy producers. This new leadership is also based on a clearer understanding of the climate risk in the region, as MENA is one of the world’s regions most affected by climate change and variability (IAE 2023), both in terms of GDP losses and loss of competitiveness. This positive change is based in oil and gas rich Arab countries' visions documents, aiming to diversify their economies away from hydrocarbons.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Earth
The Power of Avoiding Bad: Why Removing Negativity Should Be Your Priority
As you seek excellence and impact in your life, the conventional wisdom often emphasizes the importance of doing good, striving for success, and achieving greatness every day. However, what if I told you that the key to unlocking your full potential is based not in doing more good, but in avoiding bad at all cost? This might sound counterintuitive, but research suggests that bad is more powerful than good (The Power of Bad) and avoiding it should be your primary focus. To give you an example, a newspaper article with a negative title gets read 7 times more than one with the same content but with a positive title. The loss of 50$ invested sticks around in our mind for much longer than 50$ we won.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
The Taylor Swift Rule: Scaling Kindness to your advantage
Taylor Swift’s is the most talked about singer ever. Her “Eras Tour” is the highest money-making concert tour of all time, surpassing Michael Jackson’s 2009 film “This Is It.” As of January 7th, 2024, Taylor’s Swift’s movie has grossed $261.6 million globally, according to Variety.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Art
Inter Milan continues to outperform their Italian rivals in the Serie A title race but are underdogs in the Champions League
The Nerazzurri defeated Roma 4–2 away at the Stadio Olimpico this past weekend. The target of Simone Inzaghi’s men is to win the club’s 20th scudetto. Which would add a second star to their iconic black and blue striped jersey. Juventus who is trailing lost at home with Udinese, and it is now 7 points behing Inter.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Motivation
The US Economy is Booming: Why do we all feel so miserable?
Based on 2023 and 2024 data, American should be celebrating the incredible resilience of their economy. Inflation is rapidly slowing, incomes are increasing particularly among poorer people, jobs are abundant, and Wall Street just hit new records.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Education
Why Trump Will Not Win the 2024 Elections: A statistics Look at the America's Election
This is an incredibly important year as 83 countries around the globe head to the polls. This represents 4 billion people, approximately 50% of the global population. As speculation dominates the news about the potential outcomes of the 2024 presidential elections, one thing seems increasingly clear to me: former President Donald Trump faces significant challenges in his bid for a return to the White House. While political results can shift dramatically, several key factors indicate that Trump's path to victory may be more difficult than celebrated by recent polls and news. Let's dig deeper and look into the data and why Trump is unlikely to secure another term in office.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Education
Decarbonization, Digitalization, and Deglobalization: These Are the Accelerating Trends of 2024-2025
The upcoming year represents a fundamental moment as half of the global population across 83 countries gear up for elections. This occurs during a time of profound global transformations, including Covid-19, conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, and increased climate disasters. These factors have led to supply chain disruptions, economic instability, and escalating trade and political tensions, particularly between the US and China. Against this backdrop, decarbonization, digitalization, and deglobalization are all set to intensify in 2024 and 2025.
By Andrea Zanon2 years ago in Education
