Global Scans · Environment · Weekly Summary

• [New] President Biden claims that his green agenda will create jobs, lower energy prices, make the U.S. more secure and leave the environment better off. The Heritage Foundation
• [New] Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000 net new jobs in 2025, bringing total restaurant and foodservice employment to 15.9 million by year-end. Total Food Service
• [New] Manitoba Environment, Climate, Parks and Recreation has an outcomes-funded project underway to drive innovation and implement solutions to divert organic waste, promote green jobs and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions while sharing risk with the private sector. Province of Manitoba - Budget 2022
• [New] Improving the regulatory environment would foster entrepreneurship and growth opportunities for SMEs, which offer the greatest potential for creating jobs and future growth. / South Africa OECD
• [New] Jobs in clean energy will now move overseas - principally to the US but also to other countries with a more sensible regulatory environment. City AM
• China has contributed to Indian economic development, and created a large number of local jobs, and we hope India can provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese businesses. Asian News from UK
• The Victorian government plans to cut around 350 jobs as part of a restructure to its Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• Jobs involving physical activities in an unpredictable environment, such as forestry or construction, require a high degree of flexibility, which makes them harder to automate. McGill Law Journal
• By prioritizing skill development in 2025, organizations can create a supportive environment where employees thrive alongside advancing technologies and feel empowered to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. publisher is HR.com
• The United Kingdom's transition to net zero will create between 135,000 and 725,000 new jobs by 2030 and they will be in a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, the built environment, energy, manufacturing, transport and; professional services. Gowling WLG
• Yorkshire and the Humber will benefit from 108 flood schemes totalling £59.5 million protecting homes and businesses, boosting the local economy, and creating construction and infrastructure jobs, the Environment Agency has announced. Halifax Courier
• Washington, DC Driven by a positive economic environment and resilient consumer demand, the restaurant industry is expected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales and add more than 200,000 net new jobs in 2025, bringing total restaurant and foodservice employment to 15.9 million by year-end. RestaurantNews.com
• A study released earlier in 2024 estimated 62,000 entertainment jobs could be lost to AI within the next three years, including roles in 3-D modeling and character and environment design. Los Angeles Times
• Emerging green industries, ranging from sustainable electronics and making houses fit for the future to natural product development for the environment, will all benefit from new £25 million UKRI investment announced today that will bring jobs, skills and prosperity to areas across the UK. Cardiff Times
• Former deputy executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme, the rapid development of electric motorcycles in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and other African countries will reduce costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as create jobs. The Independent Uganda:
• As the built environment takes additional steps to decarbonize, demand for skilled HVAC technicians will grow by 6% annually through 2032, adding nearly 40,000 new jobs each year. Yahoo Finance
• Half of Wales's marine environment is suitable for cultivating kelp, with the potential to build a £105m industry and create around 1,000 jobs. Positive News
• Taking action to foster a supportive business environment for companies that use recovered resources in Ontario will help drive additional recycling, create more jobs, reduce greenhouse gases and extend the life of existing landfills. Ontario.ca
• As well as being good for the environment, a fully circular economy could create up to 30,000 new jobs and deliver annual savings of up to £1.9 billion in materials costs alone. WRAP

Last updated: 14 September 2025