NASA’s observatories detected a strong X1.1 class solar flare on December 8, 2025, which represents one of the most extreme types of solar eruptions. This event, which follows another powerful flare in late November, underscores that the Sun is currently undergoing an intense period of high activity as it approaches the peak of its approximately…

After intense negotiations, Italian metal worker unions Fim, Fiom, and Uilm successfully signed a renewed National Collective Labour Agreement (NCLA) with employers’ associations. The agreement, which covers over 1.5 million workers, guarantees a €205 (approx. US$237) increase on minimum contractual salaries over four years. This victory is crucial for protecting workers’ purchasing power against rising…

Germany has launched the $1 billion “Global Skills-for-Climate Education Fund,” a new international development initiative aimed at training workers in developing and emerging economies for the jobs of the future linked to climate action. The fund will support vocational training and higher education programs focused on renewable energy installation, green building construction, electric vehicle maintenance,…