The headquarters of the Environmental Protection Agency is seen in Washington, DC, US, January 19, 2020. Lucy Nicholson | Reuters The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday proposed the first nationwide restrictions on so-called “forever chemicals” in drinking water after discovering that the compounds are more dangerous than previously known – even at undetectable levels. The … Read more
Cryptocurrencies were already failing when FTX’s abuse came to light in November, but the company’s collapse hastened the coming of the crypto ice age. The status quo became untenable and the consensus on how to proceed has settled on two options. One sees FTX as an example of why crypto needs more regulation. The other … Read more
Commuters walk along a street amid smoggy and foggy conditions early in the morning in Lahore on January 3, 2023. Arif Ali | AFP | Getty Images About 90% of the global population experienced unhealthy air quality by 2022, and only six countries met the World Health Organization’s recommendations for safe levels of air pollution, … Read more
Rolls-Royce has been working on a Micro-Reactor program “to develop technology that will provide the energy necessary for humans to live and work on the Moon.” Lorenzo Di Cola | Nurphoto | Getty Images LONDON – Britain’s space agency said Friday it would support research by Rolls Royce looking at the use of nuclear power … Read more
A lithium-ion battery photographed at a Volkswagen plant in Germany. Lithium-ion batteries are crucial components of electric vehicles. Jan Woita | Image Alliance | Getty Images LONDON – A facility described as Britain’s “first large-scale lithium refinery” will be located in the north of England, and those behind the project hope its output will hit … Read more
The COP27 climate conference represents an opportunity to move forward, but a significant step-up of efforts will be required in the coming years, according to a former special assistant to President Barack Obama. Speaking at CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum last week, Alice Hill was asked if she was optimistic or very concerned about the pace … Read more
One of the most prominent benefits that companies can reap when they adopt environmentally friendly practices is to build their image as a sustainable company at a time when the number of consumers are aware of the importance of preserving the environment and are inclined to prefer environmentally friendly companies, is increasing. On the other … Read more
Sturgeon has faced criticism over her government’s record on climate change not matching her rhetoric, with her deputy cutting £133m of energy efficiency funding just days before she flew to Egypt. Her bid to portray herself as a climate change activist at last year’s Glasgow summit suffered a major blow when it emerged her government … Read more
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks at the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. “We are on a highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator,” he told attendees. Gehad Hamdy | Image Alliance | Getty Images The UN secretary-general issued a stark warning on Monday, telling participants at the COP27 summit … Read more
The European Union has “serious concerns” about the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, saying it violates international trade rules, according to an official document seen by CNBC.