By Catalina Makhmudova Petrenko Updated Oct. 16, 2023 11:20 am ET Key Takeaways The FCC fines Dish Network for irresponsible activity in space. Mismanagement of space debris and collisions can harm the environment. The technology and communications sector needs to improve waste management. Dish Network has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine to the U.S. …
Footage and eyewitness accounts have revealed horrific scenes from the storm-ravaged town of Derna in Libya. Morgues are overflowing, mass burials are taking place, and rescuers are desperately searching for bodies. The destruction caused by Storm Daniel includes the collapse of two dams, resulting in the erasure of entire neighborhoods and the displacement of thousands. …
Biodiversity credits have the potential to be a crucial source of funding for the conservation of Earth’s ecosystems. However, establishing a functional market for the buying and selling of these payment tokens won’t be an easy task. It is important to protect the diversity of plants and animals as it has a direct impact on …
Volvo Group, a global company operating in the challenging sector of truck, bus, and construction and marine equipment manufacturing, aims to decarbonize its operations and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Karin Svensson, the chief sustainability officer of the company, leads this effort. In an interview, Svensson discusses the electrification of transport, the complexities of …
Nestled in the scenic mountains of northern Portugal, just a couple of hours away from the bustling city of Porto, you’ll find the charming village of Covas do Barroso. This idyllic farming village has a population of less than 200, mostly consisting of older residents. The surrounding region is renowned for its Barrosão cattle, a …
Miners are leveraging advanced technologies such as machine learning and cutting-edge chemistry to meet the increasing demand for critical materials like copper and graphite in the green technology sector. Back in 2011, Nico Cuevas, an immigrant from Mexico living in Arizona, recognized the need for graphite for Tesla’s electric vehicle battery anodes. Despite owning a …
Miners are employing advanced technologies such as machine learning and innovative chemistry techniques to address the growing demand for critical materials like copper and graphite used in green technologies. One example is Urbix, a startup based in Arizona that uses machine learning to create uniform graphite anodes for electric vehicle batteries. They have already secured …
Green jobs in the United States are growing at a faster rate than the development of green skills, creating a need for companies to find innovative ways to fill the talent gap. The recent incentives provided by the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act have led to significant investments in clean energy, which are projected to generate …
Companies are preparing for forthcoming mandatory climate disclosure regulations in the U.S., Europe, and globally, set to take effect within the next two to three years. The task of accounting for greenhouse gas emissions may seem overwhelming, but sustainability executives at HP, Holcim, and Nestlé, all of whom have been reporting emissions for over a …
Under a new law in the European Union, companies selling everyday products such as leather shoes, coffee, and chocolate will soon be required to prove that their goods are not contributing to deforestation. This law comes into effect on Thursday and gives companies 18 months to prepare for compliance. Specifically, companies will need to provide …