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Cheap Labor: Are Tech Giants Exploiting Ugandans?
Young Ugandans are training the artificial intelligence software and systems of the world's tech giants. But experts say their labor for companies such as Google and Microsoft comes far too cheap.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nestlé Cuts Ocean Transport Emissions with Maersk’s Eco Delivery Solution by over 80%
With ECO Delivery, Maersk customers can handle ocean transports completely with certified green fuels* like second generation biofuel based on waste feedstocks.
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- Energy, Environment, Transportation
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- Global
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Virgin Atlantic Completes First Long-Haul Flight Fully Powered by Sustainable Fuel
The first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.
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Bolt Axes 5,000 Drivers on Non-compliance, Safety Concerns
The firm stated that it will continue to permanently block both drivers and riders, reported for any misconduct, from accessing the platform.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EchoVC Has a $2.5 Million Fund and It’s Not for Fintech Startups
Energy and climate-tech startups have attracted more investments from venture capital firms this year, displacing investments into fintech companies.
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- Agriculture, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Big Oil Gets Into EVs? ExxonMobil’s US Lithium Mine Could Mean Cheaper Cars
Buying lithium drilled by ExxonMobil in southern Arkansas could help some automakers qualify for the full EV tax credit, but it brings up thorny environmental questions.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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- electric vehicles, mining, scale
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A Rush for Lithium in Africa Risks Fuelling Corruption and Failing Citizens
Cases show that as the lithium rush ramps up, some of the risks facing mineral-rich countries are all too real.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Government Of Ghana Waives Import Duties On Electric Vehicles For Public Transportation
The government of Ghana has been working on a policy framework to move public transportation from the use of petroleum fuels to electric vehicles.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa