As Northern US cities struggle with smoke caused by wildfires in Canada, the South of the country tries to cope with intense heatwaves. We hear how a concrete contractor in Texas continues to operate while dealing with high temperatures.
Also in the programme, the US administration is contemplating new export controls on chips for artificial intelligence th ... Show More
Jun 2023
How has wildfire smokes impact New York businesses?
Smoke from Canada fires blankets the US. New York's famous skyscrapers smothered in an orange tinged smog, and residents resorting to wearing face masks, the authorities are issuing health warnings, urging people to stay inside, if possible.
Meanwhile, business owners are continu ... Show More
27m 14s
Aug 2022
Just How Bad Will the Energy Crisis Be in Europe This Winter?
As everyone knows, electricity prices in Europe have soared, due to a combination of factors, most prominently Russia's war in Ukraine and the curtailing of natural gas supplies. But how bad is it going to get this winter? Will Germany have enough energy to power homes and factor ... Show More
58m 41s