Global Scans · Environment · Weekly Summary

• [New] Ordinarily, the multi-interest collision of jobs and climate, energy and environment, might be top-shelf issues in a state that ranks second only to Texas in energy production and that had the largest increase in natural-gas production in the last decade. Inside Climate News
• [New] Investing in renewable energy, tourism, small-scale agriculture, fishing and reforestation programs will provide far more jobs to local communities, a wider range of economic benefits for East Africa and a cleaner environment which will benefit the whole world. #StopEACOP
• Air traffic controllers might not be as vigilant if automation were to play a bigger role in their jobs since they would not be as actively engaged in the environment. CNN
• Restricting fracking will not really help the environment, but it will cost many Californians their jobs - and stick Americans with bigger energy bills when they can least afford it. Foundation for Economic Education
• Banking CEO outlook published in October, CEOs envision the working environment for traditional office jobs in the next three years to be 69% fully in-office with another 24% hybrid. / USA Cisco Systems
• To succeed in a jobs environment without frontiers and where skilled employees will have greater choice than ever, employers will need to build their global reach, processes, and capabilities. The HR Director
• With the recent proposal of the $2 Trillion infrastructure investment from The American Jobs Plan, it is an exciting time to be an operator in the Built Environment. BuiltWorlds
• Last week, PayPal said it will lay off 7% of its workforce, or about 2,000 employees, joining a string of fintech firms which have slashed jobs to cut costs in an increasingly tumultuous operating environment. Fox Business
• To demonstrate New York's ongoing commitment to the environment, Governor Hochul has proposed a $1 billion 140 increase to the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, which will bring its total to $4 billion. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
• Transformative economic opportunities exist: systemic nature-related shifts in food systems, land and ocean use, the built environment, and energy sectors could unlock USD 10 trillion in annual business opportunities and create 395 million jobs by 2030. SDG Action
• The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (Defra) upcoming Circular Economy Growth Plan will drive England's transition away from a take-make-waste model by promoting resource efficiency, reducing waste and supporting green jobs and infrastructure. GOV.UK
• Biden has emphasized all along that the benefits of a shift to electric vehicles will lead to good jobs for Americans, lower operating costs, and a healthier environment. Green Car Reports

Last updated: 01 February 2026