Author: Tom Konrad Ph.D. CFA

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October 4, 2024 Sustainability

Why is India the world’s biggest plastic polluter?

The Indian government’s efforts to support the petrochemicals industry have resulted in the rampant production of non-essential plastics, which has added to the country’s plastic waste crisis.

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

EnergySage Releases Its 19th Solar & Storage Marketplace Report

Latest report signals a potential solar industry inflection point with near-record low pricing and surging demand for energy storage Today, EnergySage released its 19th EnergySage Intel Solar & Storage Marketplace Report. This semiannual report ...

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Runergy Alabama Begins Production at State-of-the-Art Solar Module Manufacturing Facility

Runergy Alabama Inc. proudly announces that its state-of-the-art solar module manufacturing facility has officially commenced production. The factory, located in Huntsville, will begin producing its first customer order in October. The team at Runerg...

October 4, 2024 Manufacturing

Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S Covers 794 km on One Battery Charge

Driving the new all-electric ID.7 Pro S1, Volkswagen Team Switzerland, headed by project lead Felix Egolf, an expert in long-distance driving with electric cars, successfully covered a total of 794 kilometres (493 miles) with a single battery charge ...

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October 4, 2024 Sustainability

Why is the weather becoming more extreme?

Climate change is making floods, heatwaves and storms more frequent and more intense; scientists warn emissions must be cut.

October 3, 2024 Manufacturing

ASEAN Energy Outlook Report (Part 1): Summit Results Seen As Key Guide In Steering A Resilient, Sustainable Energy Future In The Region

The 8th ASEAN Energy Outlook (AEO8) unveiled during the 42nd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) and the 24th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-24) in Vientiane, Lao PDR revealed Developed by the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) in collaboration wi...

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October 3, 2024 Sustainability

The United Nations wants to appoint a special envoy for future generations. What would this mean for climate?

In New York last week, leaders adopted a UN-led pact that reaffirmed the world’s commitment to consider intergenerational equity in decision-making processes. But legal experts want the document to adopt stronger rights-based language.

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October 3, 2024 Sustainability

Industry pressure stalls EU anti-deforestation law rollout; NGOs call delay ‘an act of nature vandalism’

After sustained pressure from commodity producers and resistance from its own members, the EU Commission decided to postpone a law banning the import of commodities linked to forest loss for 12 months. Palm oil groups welcomed the news.

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October 2, 2024 Sustainability

Despite haze of war, Lebanese volunteers help turtle hatchlings journey to sea

The sandy beaches of South Lebanon are a crucial nesting ground for sea turtles. This year, 2,500 sea turtle hatchlings safely reached the Mediterranean from Al-Mansouri Beach, a key nesting site near the city of Tyre, according to a volunteer group ...