The Spread of Solar in Lebanon Isn't Just a Happy Tale

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Lebanon's electricity infrastructure was damaged during the 15-year civil war that ended in 1990. Riah Jalaby recalls power as always being unreliable in Lebanon. She said people began figuring out solutions on their own. But theoretically, the government could take advantage of this solar boom and incorporate solar energy into the state grid.

A report finds that large asset managers are invested in companies allegedly linked to the repression of Uyghur Muslims, and Lebanese households and businesses are installing renewables to bypass the country’s power crisis. Plus, the FT’s Kate Duguid explains why we’re starting to see cracks in the US Treasury bond market and whether there is cause for concern.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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