Economy

Musk’s Saudi Mega-Data Center Signals a Desert Arms Race for AI

For now, Musk’s partnership signals a deepening alignment between Silicon Valley and Riyadh — and a new chapter in the Middle East’s data-powered future. The satellites and robots may come later. The energy footprint, however, is already here.

Werner Lanthaler Reveals Why Wlanholding Avoids Traditional VC Models

Most life sciences investors follow predictable patterns: raise funds from limited partners, deploy capital across portfolio companies within defined timeframes, and exit investments to generate returns for fund investors. Werner Lanthaler has deliberately constructed Wlanholding GmbH to operate outside these conventional frameworks, creating what amounts to an alternative approach to biotechnology investment.

Lesser Known Ways To Economize On Groceries

Look in on ethnic stores. If you’re lucky enough to shop where an local ethnic population goes, you might find better prices on grains, canned goods, and kitchenware.

Simple Financial Milestones to Hit Before Age 30

Even putting $50 or $100 a month into a basic investment account can add up over time. Index funds, ETFs, and robo-advisors are all simple ways to get started without feeling overwhelmed.

Sustainable Waste Management Practices in Asheville: Leading the Way in Green Solutions

Asheville's waste management practices are a testament to the city’s dedication to environmental stewardship. From its commitment to zero-waste goals to the growing number of green businesses that support sustainable waste solutions, Asheville is at the forefront of the green movement.

Iran considers shifting its weekend to match the west

Iran, looking to become more of a Canada than a China has expressed its interest in shifting its work week from a Thursday-Friday to a Friday-Saturday model.

How excess CEO pay affects us all

The effects of over-paying become dramatic over a lifetime for any company trying to create a sustainable business of any kind. Real effects include reduction in workers wages compounding into lower savings compounding into lower investment levels and compounding into generating lower income from investments.

Sustainable development goals for Yemen?

Yemen is all over the news the last couple of months as the Houthi terrorists play a role in Israel's war against Hamas. As a sustainable news reporter, I've been interested in Yemen because as much of the Middle East progresses, Yemen with its internal conflicts remains one of the world's driest and hungriest cultures.

Saudi Arabia wins bid for Expo 2030

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has been at the forefront of the Kingdom’s efforts to host the Expo, which would be the latest in a line of events to be hosted by the Kingdom.

6 Ways to Reduce Your Reliance on Limited Natural Resources

Limited resources means shopping responsibly

Shopping Mindfully on Amazon

It is important to shop mindfully on Amazon and consider the ethical and sustainable aspects of our purchases. 

Navigating the Digital Trading Frontier: Secrets of Successful Traders

You want to invest in renewable energy or a better future. When your portfolio contains clean tech companies, you are investing in a better planet.

PepsiCo chooses MENA region startups for its 2023 Greenhouse Acceleration Program

PepsiCo announced the six companies that will be a part of the second cohort of its Greenhouse Accelerator Program: MENA Sustainability Edition, focused on sustainable agriculture.

The Authenticity of Sustainability in Modern Commerce

The sharing economy is an ecological oneIn the vibrant landscape of the 21st-century marketplace, every company is racing to secure its position in the eco-conscious consumers heart. But are they as green as they claim, or is it all just a marketing mirage?

What factors contribute to inflation?

Inflation rates affect the prices of basic goods and services which in turn increase the cost of living. We are seeing this in play right now not only in the USA but across the board.

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Regenerative Wool or Greenwashing? Zentera Responds to Critics

Zentera responds to questions about ZQ wool, animal welfare, regenerative farming, ethical fashion and the fallout from PETA's New Zealand investigation.

The Ocean’s Hidden ‘Dark Web’ Is Being Fished Before Scientists Understand It

Deep below the ocean's surface, in a dimly lit region known as the twilight zone, millions of fish are being caught every year. Scientists say the consequences are largely unknown.

Barnacle glue could fix coral reefs, inspire new advances in building and medicine

Aalto University researchers create a protein-based adhesive inspired by barnacles and mussels that works underwater and could aid coral reef restoration.

Jaakko Torvinen finds that the next green building revolution is misfit trees

Crooked, forked and curved trees are often treated as second-class timber. They are considered less valuable, and not suitable for load bearing walls or support systems in building. If a tree trunk is not straight enough to become a saw log, it is frequently diverted into pulp production or burned for energy. Now, new research from Aalto University could help change that.

Black fathers live longer than non-fathers, new study

Researchers found that fatherhood was associated with lower rates of early death among Black men, while early fatherhood was linked to poorer long-term health outcomes.

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Regenerative Wool or Greenwashing? Zentera Responds to Critics

Zentera responds to questions about ZQ wool, animal welfare, regenerative farming, ethical fashion and the fallout from PETA's New Zealand investigation.

The Ocean’s Hidden ‘Dark Web’ Is Being Fished Before Scientists Understand It

Deep below the ocean's surface, in a dimly lit region known as the twilight zone, millions of fish are being caught every year. Scientists say the consequences are largely unknown.

Barnacle glue could fix coral reefs, inspire new advances in building and medicine

Aalto University researchers create a protein-based adhesive inspired by barnacles and mussels that works underwater and could aid coral reef restoration.

Jaakko Torvinen finds that the next green building revolution is misfit trees

Crooked, forked and curved trees are often treated as second-class timber. They are considered less valuable, and not suitable for load bearing walls or support systems in building. If a tree trunk is not straight enough to become a saw log, it is frequently diverted into pulp production or burned for energy. Now, new research from Aalto University could help change that.

Black fathers live longer than non-fathers, new study

Researchers found that fatherhood was associated with lower rates of early death among Black men, while early fatherhood was linked to poorer long-term health outcomes.

Dan Zaslavsky’s energy tower dream is rising again in Iran and China

The Energy Tower idea never made the leap from drawings and engineering studies to full-scale construction. But nearly two decades after most people stopped talking about it, the concept is quietly evolving in two unexpected places: China and Iran. The concept let dreamers dream and doers do - figuring out more pleasing designs and engineering.

A visit to Amirim, Israel’s first all-vegetarian village in the Galilee

Just 15 kilometers from Tzfat there is a moshav that was founded in the late 50s that was ideologically influenced by organic, vegetarian and vegan principles. My hostess at Ohn-Bar, the tzimmer where I stayed, explained that the people of Amirim were among the pioneers of Israel’s strong vegetarian movement.

Weston Higginbotham found dead in a Kyoto forest: is climate anxiety part of the story?

In some ways, Weston has become a symbol of a generation wrestling with environmental and technological anxiety. Friends and family described him as deeply concerned about environmental issues. Reports also noted that he questioned the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily life, even reportedly disagreeing with his mother about her use of AI.
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