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Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 9, 2022
Food: Sourcing Local Fish In Southwest England
The war in Ukraine has hit the supply of grains and vegetable oils, while around 70% of the world’s cod and haddock comes from Russian boats. Global food prices are soaring and some restaurateurs fear a plate of cod and chips could rise to £20. The FT’s Daniel Garrahan and food writer and restaurateur Tim Hayward travel to England’s south west coast to see how two restaurants which source local, sustainable fish are coping with inflationary pressures.
Filmed by Petros Gioumpasis and Richard Topping. Edited by Richard Topping. Produced by Daniel Garrahan and Tim Hayward.
Cover Preview: Barron’s Magazine – May 2, 2022
Columns
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
A Tough Month Hits Stocks Hard but Spares the Real Economy
Randall W. Forsyth
THE TRADER
Earnings Season Has Been Just One More Reason to Sell Stocks
Ben Levisohn
TECHNOLOGY TRADER
This Time, Big Tech Can’t Easily Fix the Market’s Woes
Eric J. Savitz
UP AND DOWN WALL STREET
China’s Plunging Yuan Is a Bigger Deal Than Twitter
Randall W. Forsyth
EMERGING MARKETS
Russia’s Gas-for-Rubles Plan Finds Soft Targets. What It Means for Prices.
Craig Mellow
INCOME INVESTING
Why REITs Can Help You Win, or Lose Less, Right Now
Lawrence C. Strauss
Previews: The Economist Magazine – April 30, 2022
So far, the invasion of Ukraine has been a disaster for Russia’s armed forces. About 15,000 troops have been killed in two months of fighting, according to Britain’s government. At least 1,600 armoured vehicles have been destroyed, along with dozens of aircraft and the flagship of the Black Sea fleet.
World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 22, 2022
This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – new solar panels that work at night, how Lithuania has cut Russian gas imports, first aid training in Ukraine, and how new e-chopsticks can add taste to your food.
Chapters: 00:15 Solar panels that work at night 01:45 Lithuania axes Russian gas 03:21 First aid training in Ukraine 05:46 E-Chopsticks add taste
Preview: The Economist Magazine – April 23, 2022
World Economic Forum: Top Stories – April 15, 2022
This week The World Economic Forum are highlighting 4 top stories – workers paid to relocate to rural areas, an innovative aircraft design, a lifesaving slime robot, and a wind and solar energy milestone.
Timeline: 00:15 Workers paid to relocate 01:40 New aircraft design takes flight 03:11 Lifesaving slime robot 04:22 Wind and solar energy milestone
The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. We believe that progress happens by bringing together people from all walks of life who have the drive and the influence to make positive change.
Africa Views: The Cassava Flour Boom In Cameroon
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to impact crucial food exports, wheat prices are soaring. Many African countries rely on Ukrainian and Russian grain exports and could face a severe food crisis. But in Cameroon, entrepreneurs are coming up with alternatives to wheat, which is used to make flour. Production of bread and cakes made from local cassava and sweet potato flour is now booming. These tubers are abundant in the country but are normally used unprocessed in traditional dishes. Our correspondents report.
Zero Waste: Trash Turned Into Cash (The Economist)
The world is facing a growing waste problem, with 2bn tonnes produced last year alone. Is it possible to clean up this mess by turning trash into cash? 00:00 – The world has a huge waste problem.
Video timeline: 00:45 – Upcycling to reduce waste 02:46 – Building offices from recycled products 03:46 – The problem with traditional recycling 04:59 – Waste reduction relies on a circular economy 05:38 – Taiwan’s waste management success 08:20 – The problem with incineration 09:55 – Is the future zero waste? 10:43 – Consumption attitudes are changing Read our special report on waste here https://econ.st/3JrlD6y
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