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Knock-down, Draghi-out fight: Italy in turmoil
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This chapter explores the recent political upheaval in Italy following Mario Draghi's second resignation in a week. It also examines the challenges of the pandemic and discusses alternative fuel production methods, emphasizing a shift from fossil fuels to bioengineering solutions.
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Hello and welcome to The Intelligence from The Economist. In New York, I'm John Fassman. And in
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London, I'm Jason Palmer. Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world. Most countries closed schools for at least a little while
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during the pandemic. Some closed them longer than others. And recent models show that the damage from extended may be even worse than many feared.
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And in plenty of industries, a green energy transition wouldn't be so hard. In aviation, especially the long-haul kind, it looks all but impossible. So if you have to put hydrocarbons in the tank, why not ditch fossil fuels and get bacteria to make them? Mario Draghi has, for the second time in a week, offered his resignation as Prime Minister of Italy. He arrived at the presidential palace this morning. The pain of the pain
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is over you!
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