Climate
16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a ceremony for the presentation of the Mexican Border Defense Medal in the Oval Office of the White House on Dec. 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for what they say is the unlawful withholding of over $2 […]
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Robotaxis in 2025: Waymo plots global expansion as Zoox, Tesla roll to the starting line
Robotaxis felt like science fiction just a decade ago, but this year, autonomous vehicles became a commonplace option for paying passengers across big cities in the U.S. and parts of Asia. Alphabet-owned Waymo kept expanding and dominates the robotaxi market in the U.S., though rivals Tesla and Amazon-owned Zoox also launched the first versions of […]
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Europe poised to water down landmark 2035 ban on new diesel and gasoline cars
A fuel nozzle is inserted into a combustion engine at a petrol pump at a filling station during a refueling process. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The European Union on Tuesday is expected to water down its effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, after lobbying efforts from Germany, […]
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Europe agrees to cut emissions 90% by 2040
The European Union has agreed to a legally binding climate target to cut emissions 90% by 2040, even as it pushes back a planned critical emissions trading scheme. The European Parliament and EU Member States came to a provisional agreement on the target and an amendment of the EU Climate Law on Tuesday night. “Today, […]
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Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan’s northeast region
News program of Television and internet media report tsunami warning due to massive earthquake in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo on December 8, 2025. The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Japan’s northeast region late on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate. A tsunami as high as three […]
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‘Be autonomous, earn your living, be free:’ Veolia’s CEO on the family legacy that shaped her decisive leadership
Veolia’s CEO reflects on how the ground-breaking women in her family unlocked her career ambitions, why she wishes she had trusted her instincts earlier and why reframing our mindset is key to tackling global sustainability challenges. Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, credits her pioneering family for shaping her confidence and career choices. “I come from a […]
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Andrea Rossi: Why M&G’s CEO believes Europe’s best days are ahead
M&G’s CEO shares how his multicultural roots shaped his leadership style, reflects on pivotal roles at GE and AXA and the lessons learned from launching a firm just before COVID. Source
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Allbirds, H&M and Zara use recycled yarns from this Virginia startup that’s backed by Patagonia
Fast fashion is a major environmental offender, requiring massive water consumption, and producing high carbon emissions and pollution. It also leads to a surge in microplastic and textile waste. One result has been a boom in thrifting. But recycling old clothing into new items presents a much bigger challenge. The fashion industry accounts for anywhere […]
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COP30 seals uneasy climate deal that sidesteps fossil fuels
COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago attends the plenary session at the UN Climate Change Conference, in Belem, Brazil, on Nov. 22, 2025. Adriano Machado | Reuters Brazil’s COP30 presidency pushed through a compromise climate deal on Saturday that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of […]
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A cold gold rush? The race for the Arctic’s critical minerals is heating up
Traditional painted houses overlooking sea ice in the Old Nuuk district near the Sermitsiaq mountain in Nuuk, Greenland, on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A global scramble to exploit the Arctic’s untapped resources appears to be kicking into overdrive. In a push to break China’s mineral dominance, countries around the […]
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