🎓 US Student Visas Tripled. Clean Energy Investment 2× Fossil Fuel’s. NASA’s Budget Down by $2B.

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🎓 Higher Education. The number of US student visas tripled
🍃 Green Skills. Global clean energy investment is nearly 2× that of fossil fuels🏭 Advanced Manufacturing. NASA's budget request reduced by nearly $2B

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🎓 The Number of US Student Visas Tripled

In 2023, the US issued nearly 450K nonimmigrant student visas, largely to international students pursuing higher education. The year marked a record high for international student enrollment, with their contributions exceeding $40B to the US economy. However, a recent US policy to revoke visas for Chinese students, potentially affecting nearly 250K students, has created widespread uncertainty among international applicants. As Chinese students explore alternative destinations, the US risks a decline in future enrollment and its associated economic benefits.

🍃 Global Clean Energy Investment Is Nearly 2× That of Fossil Fuels

Global clean energy investment topped over $2T in 2024, twice the amount spent on fossil fuels, marking a pivotal step toward climate goals. However, setbacks are mounting, with major asset managers withdrawing from climate initiatives, including BlackRock exiting the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, six major US banks leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, and the US pivoting from limiting to expanding overseas fossil fuel projects. While the green transition continues, waning institutional support and policy reversals risk slowing its pace and undermining long-term climate progress.

🏭 NASA’s Budget Request Reduced by Nearly $2B

 NASA’s budget request dropped by nearly $2B from 2024 to 2025. With proposed budget cuts, NASA's funding will be reduced by 24%, and its workforce will be reduced by nearly one-third as well. These cuts threaten key missions like the Artemis Program and risk weakening US space leadership. Major aerospace firms like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and thousands of small suppliers dependent on NASA contracts could face disruptions and manufacturing tied to critical, variable-sourced components across the supply chain.

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