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  • [New] The Government of Alberta has yet to issue strengthened regulations, but in its Emissions Reduction and Energy Development Plan, it committed to assess potential pathways to achieve a provincial 75 to 80% methane emissions reduction target from the conventional oil and gas sector by 2030. Pembina Institute
  • [New] Thousands of fast EV chargers to be installed in Austria by 2030; Major electrification programmes benefiting millions in Ethiopia; 20,000 public transport professionals to be trained by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP). United Nations
  • [New] With transport demand set to more than double by 2050, mobility-related choices made in the coming decade can lock in sustainable development pathways. United Nations
  • [New] Economic Challenges & Opportunities In 2025, Mexico's economy is predicted to grow modestly, with an average GDP growth rate of 1.4% 2. Propertydevelopments.com
  • [New] As the United States seeks to diversify its supply chains and fortify its access to minerals, it will need to standardize its agreements for traceability, environmental and labour protections, and partner reliability. The Washington Institute
  • [New] Investor sentiment has shifted toward heightened geopolitical risk recognition, accelerated capital deployment pressure, and a structural reprioritization toward digital and energy-transition assets. InvestmentNews
  • [New] Heading into 2026, infrastructure investors are recalibrating priorities amid rising geopolitical risk, mounting deployment pressure, and structural shifts toward digital and energy-transition assets. InvestmentNews
  • [New] The rapid devaluation of the Iranian currency will push society into the abyss of despair and disintegration. Critical Threats
  • [New] The Nao Victoria will consist of up to 55 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 18 MW, and is expected to generate clean energy for over 670,000 households upon completion. Market Research Company - Blackridge Research & Consult
  • [New] Under new rules announced last month, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will place new restrictions on $3 billion in homelessness aid, allowing no more than 30% of federal grants to be used for permanent housing. Dailyfly News
  • [New] In 2026, federal and state governments must enact measures that protect scientific guidance from political pressure, rebuild systems that were weakened, fund public health workforce pipelines, and protect reproductive health data from misuse. Time
  • [New] 2026 institutional crypto adoption is accelerating due to regulatory clarity and L2 innovations like ZK rollups and modular blockchains. Ainvest
  • [New] There will be a sharp acceleration in technology adoption across fleets and maritime value chains in 2026. Global Trade Magazine
  • [New] The World Economic Forum estimates the global cost of climate change at $1.7 trillion to $3.1 trillion per year by 2050. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
  • [New] Political uncertainty ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections could introduce volatility, particularly in the second half of the year. Ainvest
  • [New] 2026 outlook suggests gradual stabilization, with automakers adapting to tax policies, consumer preferences, and hybrid technology adoption. Ainvest
  • [New] According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, AI will transform 86% of businesses by 2030. DLA Piper
  • [New] Renewables such as solar and wind could supply 75% of global energy demand if we invest on a large scale. valorinternational
  • [New] Energy executives who participated in the Dallas Fed survey expect Henry Hub prices to reach USD 4.50/MMBtu five years from now. Domestic Drilling and Operating
  • [New] The International Energy Agency forecast a global oil supply surplus of about 2.3 million barrels per day for 2025, and it expects that to rise to a surplus of 3.8 million barrels per day in 2026. Morningstar, Inc.

Last updated: 26 December 2025



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