Biomaterials have come a long way. With companies such as Walmart and Dupont already embracing them, the technology may be about to hit the mainstream.
Peter Gleick is co-founder of the Pacific Institute, which conducts research and policy analysis at the intersection of water systems, climate risk and sustainable development. He discusses how companies can engage in more sustainable water use and accountability, and the role of technology in providing a solution our worsening water woes at VERGE 15.
Sodexo and Aramark lead off a less-than-glowing analysis of the state of sustainable seafood.
Sponsored: A guiding principle of the Sustainable Forestry Principles is to respect the culture and rights of indigenous people.
Could public-private coordination be the next frontier in sustainable investing?
Aging water pipes and wastewater treatment facilities are under even more threat because of climate change-induced heat extremes and floods.
Washington Post |
Iowa at center of debate over 'shadow insurance' deals
Washington Post IOWA CITY, Iowa — For cash-strapped life insurance companies, the deal sounds almost too good to be true: A state law allows them to create complex financial instruments to transfer liabilities to new subsidiaries, instantly wiping huge debts off … Insurance rate hikes approved for thousands of IowansDesMoinesRegister.com Iowa approves rate increases for three insurersThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines Iowa approves health insurance rate hikes for 4 companiesSFGate |
CNBC |
Most Asia markets head higher, but Nikkei wavers between gains and losses
CNBC Most Asia markets traded higher on Tuesday, while Japanese shares wavered amid a muted reaction to better-than-expected economic data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 traded flat at 16,735.78, while the Topix was up 0.03 percent, with the indexes wavering … Asia stocks bounce, investors no clearer on FedReuters Asian Shares Rise on US Gains and Higher Commodities PricesWall Street Journal Asian stocks mostly rise on hopes for higher US ratesU.S. News & World Report Bloomberg –Nasdaq –MarketWatch –Financial Times all 39 news articles » |
New York Times |
Alphabet executive steps down from Uber board amid growing competition
Business Insider SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Alphabet executive David Drummond, who has been a director on the Uber Technologies Inc [UBER.UL] board for close to three years, has stepped down, the ride-hailing firm confirmed on Monday. The move is a signal of … Uber, Alphabet autonomous car rivalry heats upPCWorld Alphabet's David Drummond leaves Uber's board amid mounting competitionTechCrunch Alphabet's Legal Chief Steps Down From Uber BoardBloomberg Recode –AppleInsider (press release) (blog) –New York Times –CNET all 18 news articles » |
Belfast Telegraph |
Apple's Day of Reckoning Comes With Billion-Euro Tax Risk
Bloomberg The European Union is expected to conclude Tuesday that Ireland provided Apple Inc. with illegal aid through a favorable tax arrangement, a decision that may cost the iPhone maker billions of euros and stir concern among hundreds of other companies. Brussels clawback: the Apple tax dispute explainedFinancial Times EU Set to Rule Apple Tax Deals With Ireland IllegalWall Street Journal Commission to declare Apple-Ireland deal illegalRTE.ie Irish Times –Irish Independent –New York Times –International Business Times UK all 151 news articles » |