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.....»»
2023 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
The Malibu is an iconic nameplate of the Chevy brand. For decades, it has been the go-to car for conscious buyers due to its affordability and impressive fuel economy. Here’s what you can expect on the 2023 Malibu. Finance Options: Here are a few r.....»»
News coverage of artificial intelligence reflects business and government hype—not critical voices
The news media plays a key role in shaping public perception about artificial intelligence. Since 2017, when Ottawa launched its Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy, AI has been hyped as a key resource for the Canadian economy......»»
Apple commits to investing across India as Tim Cook opens second store
Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, pledging to invest further in the fast-growing economy as his company ramps up retail and manufacturing activities......»»
Drop in China"s chip, tech output casts shadow on GDP recovery
China's production of key electronics declined so far this year despite a bullish rebound in the overall economy, showing the unevenness of the country's recovery......»»
It looks like the Pixel 7a will be more expensive than we hoped
The Pixel 7a is shaping up to be one of the year's best smartphone deals ... but now the price is rumored to go up......»»
The interplay between governance mechanisms and the digital economy
Digital platforms are powerful catalysts of economic activity, drastically reducing transaction and communication costs. This has sparked an abundance of scholarly research to explore the revolutionary changes they have caused in a variety of industr.....»»
Economic uncertainty drives upskilling as a key strategy for organizations
With the economy experiencing instability and decline, organizations rely on their technology experts to maintain their innovative edge and generate business value. Despite being instructed to reduce expenses by 65% of the technology team leaders, 72.....»»
Foxconn Industrial Internet expands as industrial adoption of GPT models accelerates
With the development of the digital economy, new forms of digital industries and business models continue to evolve. Therefore the demand for higher computing power, which is closely linked to digitalization, is also increasing......»»
New reports highlight opportunities for sustainable blue economy in the Caribbean
A new set of reports from the Commonwealth Secretariat have highlighted the potential for a more sustainable future in the Caribbean......»»
Technology investments feel the impact of weakening economy
For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy. 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending In its monthly forecast for worldwide I.....»»
Training dogs to sniff out eggs of the dangerous spotted lanternfly
From New York to North Carolina and as far west as Illinois, the invasive spotted lanternfly is causing chaos in many states where agricultural and forestry industries are essential to the economy. It has been estimated that crops and forest producti.....»»
Life cycle assessment can help with the transition to the circular economy
According to Bening Mayanti's doctoral dissertation at the University of Vaasa, the use of life cycle assessment combined with economic models can help companies to take steps toward the circular economy......»»
U.S. wants to change how EV fuel economy is calculated
The proposed rule-making is in response to a 2021 petition submitted by two environmental groups, which argued the calculation is outdated and resulted in "significantly inflated" EV fuel economy values......»»
Energy Dept. wants to change how EV fuel economy is calculated
The proposed rule-making is in response to a 2021 petition submitted by two environmental groups, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club, which argued the calculation is outdated and resulted in "significantly inflated" EV fuel economy.....»»
Disruptions in exports of grains from Ukraine and Russia cost the world"s economy more than $1.6 billion: Study
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has struck a major blow to global markets for vital commodities—particularly grains like wheat and maize. Shortages and price increases are contributing to the food insecurity crisis in certain parts of the world, accor.....»»
Historic drought adds to Argentina"s economic woes
Argentina's already fragile economy is now taking a beating from nature, as the worst drought in almost 100 years decimates critical soy, wheat and corn production......»»
IDC forecast for worldwide IT spending in 2023 continues to slowly trend downward
For the fifth consecutive month, IDC has lowered its 2023 forecast for worldwide IT spending as technology investments continue to show the impact of a weakening economy. In its new monthly forecast for worldwide IT spending growth, IDC projects over.....»»
Australia will have a carbon price for industry, and it may infuse greater climate action across the economy
Australia is about to take a big, constructive step on climate change policy: we will have a carbon price for the industry sector, under the safeguard mechanism......»»
Mimicking biological enzymes may be key to hydrogen fuel production
An ancient biological enzyme known as nickel-iron hydrogenase may play a key role in producing hydrogen for a renewables-based energy economy, researchers have found. Careful study of the enzyme has led chemists from the University of Illinois Urbana.....»»
Closed loop for circular economy: New polymer recycling strategy ensures both high stability and complete recyclability
The ever-increasing generation of plastic solid waste has resulted in global plastic pollution both on land and in the oceans. Projections show that plastic waste will double in the next 20 years, causing further environmental problems. Large amounts.....»»