In the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley, a pioneering start‑up is deploying cutting‑edge technology to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, then converting those captured emissions into tradable carbon credits. Octavia Carbon’s pilots are designed to leverage the nation’s… Read More ›
Sustainability
Waymo Accelerates as Tesla Gears Up Robotaxi Expansion
Alphabet’s autonomous‑vehicle arm, Waymo, is rapidly scaling up its driverless taxi service across U.S. cities even as Tesla moves to broaden its nascent robotaxi operations. Waymo recently crossed the 100 million fully autonomous miles driven milestone—doubling its total in just six… Read More ›
G20 Watchdog Outlines Climate Risk Roadmap for Global Finance
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), the G20’s dedicated body for safeguarding the international financial system, unveiled a medium‑term climate plan aimed at strengthening coordination, data transparency and forward‑looking risk management across central banks, regulators and market participants. Presented to finance… Read More ›
China’s Grip on Critical Materials Threatens Global Auto Production and Competition
Recent moves by China to tighten control over key minerals and components have sent shockwaves through the global automotive industry. By curbing exports of heavy rare earth elements and imposing stringent licensing requirements, Beijing wields the power to throttle factory… Read More ›
Surging Energy Demand and Fossil Fuel Dependence Drive CO₂ Emissions to Record High
Global carbon dioxide emissions from the energy sector climbed to an unprecedented 40.8 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record highs. Despite a historic surge in renewable energy capacity, the world’s appetite for power… Read More ›
Green Thread: How the Sustainable Clothing Industry Is Weaving Its Future
The global apparel sector is undergoing a radical transformation as brands, manufacturers and consumers alike embrace sustainability at an unprecedented scale. Once dominated by fast-fashion giants churning out low-cost, high-volume garments, today’s clothing market is being reshaped by eco-conscious materials,… Read More ›
Battery Makers in Trouble as Antimony Shortage Hits After China’s Export Curbs
Global manufacturers of lead‑acid batteries are confronting an acute antimony crisis after China’s recent export restrictions choked off much of the world’s supply of the critical mineral. Antimony, a key alloying agent that enhances battery durability and performance, has seen… Read More ›
US Eliminates Prescriptive Daily Alcohol Limits to Reflect Evidence Uncertainty
The long‑standing recommendation that adults restrict their alcohol intake to one drink per day for women and two for men is set to disappear from the forthcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines, reflecting growing questions about the scientific basis for specific daily… Read More ›
French Senate Advances Measures to Curb Ultra Fast-Fashion’s Environmental and Social Toll
The French Senate has approved a revised bill aimed squarely at curbing the rapid influx of ultra fast-fashion imports, signaling a firm legislative push to confront the environmental and social costs associated with high-turnover, low-cost garments. Lawmakers in the upper… Read More ›
Musk Acknowledges Tesla’s Vulnerability as Tariffs Shake the Auto Industry
The announcement of a 25% import tax on foreign cars and auto parts has sent shockwaves across the global automotive industry, forcing companies to rethink their supply chains and pricing strategies. This abrupt policy shift has not only disrupted production… Read More ›