The industry could drive entirely new revenue streams and business models by investing in charging stations. Too expensive? Think of it as a branding exercise.
As world population increases, so does the consumption of resources as economies expand. Without arguing about whether some or all of these resources are finite, it is clear to many that to the extent we can recover material which has become waste after its initial use, the more likely we are to sustainably carry out those activities of consumption in the years to come.
A new book edited by Paul Hawken offers the promise of solving, not just slowing, the climate crisis via a suite of technologies and practices that are available now.
Why states such as Utah, Georgia, Oregon and Colorado are parking consumer incentives for purchasing electric vehicles.
Investors are still skittish about early-stage startups selling automation and energy-management apps, but the market for software, sensors and services for smarter offices, factories and groceries stores is maturing gracefully.
VanEck, which manages more than $43.4 billion in assets, has launched the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund for green bonds. What does this mean for the broader area of sustainable investing?
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China's Economy Grows 6.9%, but Warning Signs Persist
New York Times A construction worker outside a building site in Beijing. Credit Nicolas Asfouri/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images. SHANGHAI — China's economic data is usually very predictable. But occasionally there are surprises, though so small that by other … Steel, stimulus drive China's strongest economic growth since 2015Reuters China's Economy Accelerates as Retail, Investment Pick UpBloomberg China's economy gains steam; 1Q growth fastest since 2015Washington Post Wall Street Journal (subscription) (blog) –MarketWatch –Nasdaq –Yahoo News all 81 news articles » |
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Indians angry with Snapchat are taking it out on… Snapdeal
Quartz After news of executives fleeing and rumours of an imminent sale to Flipkart, the company is now battling angry Indians online who seem hell-bent on taking out their anger against…Snapchat. Yes, the American messaging app. Last week, details of a … Snapchat's ratings plunge after its CEO allegedly says it's 'only for rich people'Sacramento Bee Snapchat is doing damage control after its CEO allegedly said the app is 'only for rich people'Business Insider Snapchat fiasco shows India is not just poor but some Indians are also stupidIndia Today The Indian Express –Economic Times –Daily Beast –Moneycontrol.com all 173 news articles » |
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Tesla's market valuation pushes past Ford and GM
World Socialist Web Site The electric car manufacturer Tesla surpassed GM briefly this past week as the most valued US car manufacturer, achieving a market capitalization Monday (the total value of all stocks issued) of a little over $50 billion. While Tesla's stock has dipped … Elon Musk on Twitter: "Tesla Semi truck unveil set for September. Team has done an amazing job. Seriously next level."Twitter Master Plan, Part Deux | TeslaTesla Tesla becomes most valuable US car maker, edges out GMReuters Business Insider –Twitter all 249 news articles » |
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United Air removes couple traveling to wedding from plane
Reuters United Airlines planes are seen on platform at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, July 8, 2015. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz. NEW YORK An engaged couple were removed from a United Airlines flight to Costa Rica on Saturday, as the … This Couple Says United Kicked Them Off A Flight On The Way To Their WeddingBuzzFeed News United Airlines Controversy: Couple Flying To Costa Rica For Wedding Allegedly Removed From PlaneInternational Business Times United Airlines forces couple bound for wedding off their flightScroll.in New York Daily News –Mirror.co.uk –Business Insider –KHOU all 44 news articles » |