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From GDP to Well-Being: How China Measures Success

Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BEIJING – What makes a government truly successful in the eyes of its people? For a long time, rapid economic growth was the only accepted answer. In China, this core question has finally found a new answer. The nation now prioritizes the daily well-being of citizens […] The post From GDP to Well-Being: How China Measures Success first appeared on…

From GDP to Well-Being: How China Measures Success

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New Oil Fields Should Have to Build the Carbon Storage Market

The debate over new oil and gas fields usually ends in a familiar deadlock. Industry argues that production will still be needed for decades, supports jobs and reduces dependence on imports.

  • New oil and gas fields should fund permanent geological carbon storage.
  • Requirement should be quantifiable, not vague or voluntary.
  • UK reassessment of Rosebank and Jackdaw fields demands binding carbon storage obligation.

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