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More pilgrims to the Dubai Mall than Mecca and the Vatican

Middle East mall in the UAE is the most visited site in the world in 2023. In a sad state of affairs for humanity, a...

EcohubMap: Empowering Environmental Sustainability Through Information Systematisation

EcohubMap, an innovative online platform that serves as a comprehensive business directory, listing and promoting sustainable companies globally, stands at the forefront of information systemisation.

UN slams Dupont and Chemours for dumping PFAS Forever Chemicals

American chemical companies DuPont and Chemours have discharged toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the local environment, completely disregarding the rights and wellbeing of residents along the lower Cape Fear River in North Carolina, UN experts said today.

Sustainable Investing 101: Definition, Examples, and Strategies

In a world where investing isn't just about numbers but about leaving a positive imprint on the planet, sustainable investing takes center stage. In this journey beyond the balance sheets, we'll discover how aligning your portfolio with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles contributes to a prosperous and conscientious future.

How impact companies can find grants and financing

For some big dreams to thrive, like tech companies with real products, you will need to rely on financial backing and exposure. This is where strategic funding, grants, and online promotion in areas like SEO come into play. Good ideas aren’t enough.

How to buy cannabis stocks

Medical cannabis is as hot as Bitcoin. Some say it's the new gold rush but SEC regulations and federal laws make the business risky. Consider in investing in companies that aren't pure medical marijuana or THC businesses. CBD might be a way to start.

IBM’s sustainability software Envizi uses AI to green GHG gap

IBM helps companies meet sustainability goals with AI-based GHG reporting software.

Beyond the smoke: Understanding the nuances of cannabis as an investment

The recent wave of legalization of cannabis globally has caught the attention of investors seeking new and lucrative opportunities. As more countries embrace the potential of the cannabis industry, it has witnessed unprecedented growth, creating a fertile ground for significant investment possibilities. 

Financial tech startup for agriculture gets $3 million in funding

Maalexi, the UAE-based dynamic risk management platform for SME agri-businesses, announces its completion of a $3 million pre-Series A fund raise. 

8 Compelling Microlearning Strategies For Corporates

The theory says people tend to forget faster when they have too much information to process. Microlearning is how you combat forgetting by creating smaller, digestible chunks of information.

Key Factors for Startup Success in 2024

The success of startups in 2024 depends on a dynamic interplay of various factors. These factors, if effectively addressed, can significantly enhance the chances of a startup thriving in a rapidly evolving business landscape. Let's delve into these critical aspects that entrepreneurs must consider:

How to Sustain Company Momentum Amidst Changing Leadership

A change in leadership in any renewable energy company can be an opportunity to propel a company toward greater success. What you don’t want to encounter are obstacles. Here’s how you can sustain company momentum even when leadership changes hands.

How CVP Everest Reduces Packaging Waste

With e-commerce at an all-time high in 2023, it's becoming increasingly important for businesses of all sizes to consider their operations to reduce outgoings, maximize productivity, and provide nothing short of the top services to consumers around the world.

Upgrading China’s steel plants could save the world years of carbon emissions

Think about the business opportunities for engineers who can build retrofit solutions. Time for impact investors to start creating incentives for new technologies.

9 Positive Environmental News Stories that Inspire Hope

Good ecological news for a change. Share these with your friends when you feel doom and gloom. Net zero, marine environments and renewable energy for the win.

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

Turning Your Energy Consultancy into an LLC: 4 Legal Steps for Founders in Texas

If you are starting a renewable energy business in Texas, learn how to start an LLC by the books.

Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

In the study, the scientists didn’t just test one plant compound at a time. They tested two traditional Chinese medicine compounds together — luteolin (from flowers like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum) and astragaloside IV (from astragalus root, Huang Qi). These plants have been combined in Chinese herbal formulas for centuries to help the body recover from injury and inflammation.

Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

Stepping up to democratize the moon is an EU-funded company, Deep Space Energy, which has just raised more than $1 million USD as a seed fund to help it create energy generators on the moon.

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Key Rules Recreational Cannabis Users Must Follow in Pittsburgh

Adults who are 21 or older can carry up to 30 grams. This amount applies to personal use within Pittsburgh’s limits. Carrying more could lead to confiscation or legal action. Staying under the limit avoids problems during any public stop.

Turning Your Energy Consultancy into an LLC: 4 Legal Steps for Founders in Texas

If you are starting a renewable energy business in Texas, learn how to start an LLC by the books.

Ancient Chinese medicine might heal spinal cord injuries

In the study, the scientists didn’t just test one plant compound at a time. They tested two traditional Chinese medicine compounds together — luteolin (from flowers like honeysuckle and chrysanthemum) and astragaloside IV (from astragalus root, Huang Qi). These plants have been combined in Chinese herbal formulas for centuries to help the body recover from injury and inflammation.

Luxury meets the textile waste stream with Coach – Bank & Vogue

A new collaboration between luxury brand Coach and textile reuse pioneer Bank & Vogue attempts to stitch those two worlds together: high fashion and the global textile waste stream.

EU startup aiming to generate energy on moon villages

Stepping up to democratize the moon is an EU-funded company, Deep Space Energy, which has just raised more than $1 million USD as a seed fund to help it create energy generators on the moon.

Jujube, the sidr tree of medicine and magic

A magic holy sidr bath to deflect the evil eye? It needs 7 powdered sidr leaves stirred into a bucket of warm water. The hadith of the Prophet Muhammad allows to repeat healing prayers and verses from the Koran to increase the water’s potency. 5 grams, or 1 tablespoon of sidr powder equals 7 leaves.

Jean-Pierre Conte: Five Principles That Guide My Philanthropic Decisions

Jean Pierre Conte is the chairman and managing director of Genstar Capital, a leading middle-market private equity firm with investments in healthcare, software, financial services and industrial technology.

Ancient Roman strategy game figured out with AI

Two thousand years ago, someone scratched a web of lines into stone in a Roman settlement on the empire’s northern edge. Soldiers, traders, or locals passing time in Coriovallum—now Heerlen in the Netherlands, moved small counters across those lines in a tactical duel of blockade and entrapment.
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