Is It Time To Abandon the Idea of Phasing Out Oil and Gas?

Despite feigning interest, Big Oil still appears to oppose the global green transition and could well stand in its way. As Saudi’s state oil company leader condemns the green transition and calls for long-term oil production, other major industry players are voicing their scepticism around renewable energy and clean tech. Despite large investments into green energy and carbon-cutting projects from several oil and gas majors, Big Oil still appears to be heavily favouring fossil fuel production.

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How TikTok Is Juicing Home Sales

Hey there, I’m Ella Cerón, an equality reporter here at Bloomberg News covering people, places and lifestyle. What does that mean? I take a look at the makeup you buy, the restaurants you frequent, the mezcal you drink and where you live through the lens of identity and equity. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time in a world that is on its face a necessity, but feels more and more like a luxury at every price point: Housing.

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Can My Landlord Force Me to Use a Rent Guarantor?

Q: A year ago, when I applied for a market-rate apartment in the Bronx, the landlord required that I get a lease rental bond from a bond company. I have a good credit score, but the agent said my liquid assets were below the required threshold. In addition to the bond, I had to give them first month’s rent and a one-month security deposit before moving in. The bond cost me $1,000. I’ve been paying my rent on time through the company’s app, but now they’re telling me that I need to renew the bond for a new two-year lease. I have signed the lease; the landlord has not. If I say no to the bond and can’t work something else out, can I be evicted?

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