Bitter harvest for some in a global economy changed by Russia’s war
by Richard Partington and Damian Carrington from on (#697QJ)
A year of conflict has brought soaring prices and faltering trade, but also a step change in the switch to renewables
Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent shockwaves through the global economy and now, a year on from the start of the attack, the world is fundamentally changed.
Trends that were already in motion have accelerated, as the need to move away from fossil fuels to greener, renewable energy supplies became more urgent. Food prices have soared, increasing hunger in the developing world, and forcing governments, businesses and people to adapt to lasting shifts. Here we take a look at five ways the global economy has changed:
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