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Renewable Energy Improves Energy Security

The Horizons Tracker

Such a transition towards renewable energy not only promises to produce new kinds of work but also makes energy supplies more secure. There are obvious benefits from adopting renewable energy in terms of the reduced carbon footprint, but the paper also highlights the benefits in terms of security. Energy security.

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What Prompts Investments In Energy Innovation

The Horizons Tracker

Recent research from the University of Oxford argued that decarbonizing the global economy would provide a $12 trillion boost by 2050 due to the improving efficiencies of renewable sources of energy. Energy funding. It’s a conclusion that a second study , from UC Berkeley, examines in more detail. billion in 2001 to $20.1

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Cryptomining affects local energy prices

The Horizons Tracker

The environmental impact of cryptomining has been well documented over the years, with the energy consumption of the activity likened to that of a small country. New research from Berkeley Haas explores what impact this has on the local energy markets of the places where miners carry out their activities.

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The Changing Landscape of C-Suite Executive Tenures: Insights and Implications

N2Growth Blog

Real-life examples of declining tenure among C-suite executives in Forbes Global 2000 or S&P 500 companies include General Electric (GE) and McDonald’s Corporation, which have witnessed shorter CEO tenures in the last decade. One risk of a long CEO tenure is the potential for performance to plateau.

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The evolving job market: Jobs that will still exist in 2050

HR Digest

A Sum Up of Jobs in 2050 that You Should Know About The global labor market is surrounded by changes that are rarely evitable. Renewable Energy Specialists The transition to renewable energy sources is already underway, and this trend is likely to continue in the coming decades.

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Research Reveals The Environmental Impact Of Bitcoin

The Horizons Tracker

Enter the gold rush The cryptocurrency market boom is a bit like the historic gold rush. But there’s a darker side to this exciting market. Not only does Bitcoin mining leave a significant carbon footprint, but it also puts a lot of pressure on global water and land resources. The results are quite shocking.

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Top Leading Executive Search Firms: Reasons to Use and How to Choose the Best One for You

N2Growth Blog

On the heels of unprecedented circumstances such as the global pandemic and the Great Resignation, companies need an elite, next-generation approach to filling these crucial executive roles, including executive, board, and C-suite positions. Executive Search Consultants Who Understand the Market .

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