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• [New] In 25 years', time, due to projected population growth, the UK is going to need almost five billion liters additional liters of water a day. New Statesman
• [New] Delaying action on biodiversity goals by even a decade could double the cost of acting now and delaying action on climate change adds $500 billion per year in additional costs. Environment
• [New] The first prototype of DIANA, called DIANA-ATMP, will be ready mid-2025, and will be used at the National RNA & Genetherapy Center to monitor patients undergoing gene and advanced pharmacological treatments. MarketScreener
• [New] In addition to German manufacturers, foreign companies are building capacity in opportunity areas (such as battery cell production) in Germany. euroguss
• [New] By the end of 2025, Chinese foundries' capacity for mature nodes will account for more than 25% of the top 10 global players, with 28/22 nm nodes contributing the largest additional capacity. Odd News | newslite.tv
• [New] Manitoba Hydro will invest approximately $ 3.4-billion over the next five years to provide safe, reliable energy through additions, improvements and replacement of existing infrastructure. Province of Manitoba
• [New] The downside risk to growth is the ramifications of additional tariffs in China and possibly Canada/Mexico. AAM Company
• [New] Flat U.S. net natural gas exports and limited U.S. liquefied natural gas capacity additions this year curbed demand and weighed on prices, while we forecast marketed U.S. natural gas production to average 113 billion cubic feet per day in 2024, relatively unchanged from 2023's record high. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Crude Oil Week Ahead: After OPEC's fifth downward revision for 2024 oil forecasts and additional cuts for 2025, crude oil prices stabilized near their 4-year support zone, buoyed by China's stimulus commitments and significant Middle East reforms. FOREX.com
• [New] GM's new rank as second strongest EV seller - second only to Tesla - should comfort workers at Ultium and provide hopes for even additional employment gains there. Tribune Chronicle
• [New] The anticipated strength in the pharma sector in the fourth quarter of 2024 could provide additional tailwinds for SOPHiA GENETICS, potentially accelerating its growth trajectory as it enters 2025. investing.com
• [New] Improvements in drug use and smoking would lead to 0.4-0.6 additional years of life expectancy and healthy life expectancy in 2050 and 1.2 million and 2.1 million fewer deaths, respectively. Partnership to End Addiction
• [New] Tranche 2.1 will enable more than 6,600 MWs of new clean energy additions in Eastern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, enough to power 1.2 million homes and create close to 47,000 jobs. The Equation
• [New] Tranche 2.1 will enable close to 8,000 MWs of new clean energy additions in Michigan's Lower Peninsula, including about 2,500 MWs of wind power, more than 1,000 MWs of solar, and about 4,000 MWs of energy storage batteries. The Equation
• [New] While domestic China orders are expected to remain flat in the near term, the potential recovery of the Chinese economy could provide additional tailwinds for KLA's growth. investing.com
• [New] An additional 8 countries are forecasted to introduce the malaria vaccine into their childhood immunization programmes in 2025, and 13 have secured Gavi support to scale-up their national programmes to reach more children in the coming years. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] If the UK could match the average private investment levels seen in some other OECD countries, it could unlock an additional £326bn for transport infrastructure projects alone over the next fifteen years. Consulting Point
• [New] Individuals leaving the United Kingdom will retain their long-term resident status for three years if they have been residents for 10 to 13 of the past 20 tax years plus an additional year for each additional year of tax residence. JD Supra
• [New] The addition of Vagsheer will not only complete the Project 75 series but also pave the way for expanded submarine programs in collaboration with France, as discussions are underway to construct three more Kalvari-class vessels. The Defense News
• [New] With major projects in Puerto Rico expected to drive additional revenues, Genasys is optimistic about regaining traction and enhancing profitability moving forward. AlphaSpread.com

Last updated: 22 December 2024