Circular economy is not the panacea many had hoped for
In recent years, the circular economy has become a guiding principle in industrial and environmental policies. But how good is it really? The definition of a circular economy is unclear and lacks substance, according to a team of researchers from Lun.....»»
Stellantis deal with UAW gives major boost to Illinois
The automaker will make trucks and batteries out of Belvidere, providing a lifeline for the region and boosting the state's economy......»»
Radical new forecast shows how rapidly the energy economy is changing
Economics, policies will revolutionize energy, still stick us with over 2° C warming. Enlarge (credit: Yaorusheng) Humanity is on the cusp of radical changes in how we produce and consume energy, according to a new.....»»
Pope Francis encourages more children to code, especially in Catholic countries
It is hoped the Pope's endorsement will broaden the scheme's appeal in Catholic countries......»»
Hyundai to build Saudi Arabia plant for EVs, ICE cars
Hyundai is joining Lucid in building a car plant in Saudi Arabia as the Middle Eastern state shifts its economy away from oil......»»
Research shows biodegradable plastics are still harmful to fish
Biodegradable plastics may not be the solution to plastic pollution many hoped for, with a University of Otago study showing they are still harmful to fish......»»
Building economic resilience in the face of crises and climate
Research published in the International Journal of Sustainable Economy has looked at the interplay between climate variability and the financial health of listed companies in Vietnam with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
Gig economy, cost of living crisis, housing hostility: Young Australians are feeling worse off than their parents
Researchers from Monash University are looking at the link between insecure work and how young Australians are navigating post-school pathways such as employment, income and housing......»»
A non-exploitative economy favored the splendor of the Iberian Peninsula"s Copper Age communities, says study
A study by UAB researchers describes the productive forces of the Chalcolithic communities of the southern half of the Iberian Peninsula as being very diverse, both in the type of tasks performed and in intensity, with a high degree of cooperation an.....»»
Efficient bi-functional catalyst for methanol-assisted water splitting of hydrogen generation
Hydrogen energy, as a green and environmentally friendly energy carrier, is a critical switch in energy conversion to the green economy, and the green hydrogen generation via water splitting technique from renewable energy sources is regarded as the.....»»
Bill Ford: Future of auto industry at stake in ‘acrimonious" UAW negotiations
Ford Motor Co.'s executive chair says the monthlong strike will devastate communities across the U.S. and harm the economy if it continues......»»
How Belize became a poster child for "debt-for-nature" swaps
When COVID hit Belize, its economy nosedived: closed borders meant fisheries and farmers had no export markets, and tourism centered on the tiny Central American nation's warm waters and wonders of biodiversity came to a halt......»»
New report finds food crime costs the UK economy up to £2 billion a year
Food crime costs the UK economy up to £2 billion a year, according to a new report, published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)......»»
When rentals go wrong: Study explores sharing economy and ways to boost good customer behavior
Consumers are increasingly paying for temporary access to products and services through companies like Rent the Runway, Netflix, Airbnb, and Uber—creating an "access-based industry" that's expected to grow to $335 billion by 2025. But, in exchange.....»»
FYSH App Makes Side Hustling a Snap
In this FYSH review, we discuss the app marketplace, and the experience, and recommend it to users who might be looking for an easy entry into the side hustle economy. Fysh App – First Look Fysh can be downloaded on the Play Store or App Store......»»
18 classic viral videos that will always be hilarious
From the 'Falling Grape Lady' to 'Keyboard Cat' take a look at some of the most iconic viral videos that will forever be funny. It’s Viral Market Crash week on Mashable. Join us as we take stock of the viral economy and investigate how th.....»»
In pesticide-heavy Brazil, could crop dusting be killed off?
The use of crop dusting in Brazil—the world's biggest consumer of pesticides—has helped fuel the giant agricultural industry that props up Latin America's largest economy. But as public health concerns mount, the future of the practice is increas.....»»
Professor helps accounting research catch up with a fast-changing economy
It's a time of transformation for capital markets. And Maria Nykyforovych, assistant professor of accounting at George Mason University School of Business, believes that accounting research can help resolve the confusions of economic change. But scho.....»»
Q&A: Nigeria"s new blue economy ministry could harness marine resources, moving the focus away from oil
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a new ministerial portfolio in August: Marine and Blue Economy. This was welcome news as it renewed hope for economic development outside the oil sector. We asked marine sustainability and blue economy.....»»
Glaciers can give us clues about when a volcano might erupt
Globally, there is about one volcano erupting each week. Volcanic unrest kills an average of 500 people every year and costs the global economy roughly US$7 billion (£5.7 billion). With one in 20 people living somewhere at risk of volcanic activity,.....»»
GM, Stellantis face $9.5 billion in U.S. fuel economy fines, according to industry letter
The proposal by President Joe Biden's administration to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 would cost General Motors $6.5 billion in fines and Stellantis $3 billion, according to a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council......»»