Energy

LONDON — The ramifications of the Industrial Revolution, which had its roots in 18th-century Britain, were huge. Britain’s abundance of coal — as well as the ease with which it could be accessed — was a crucial ingredient in this historical turning point, powering the steam engines which helped drive society’s transformation. But things have

Today, Microsoft and the ClimateWorks Foundation along with over 20 other organizations launched The Carbon Call, a collective action organization that will try to transform carbon accounting from fuzzy and frustrating into something standardized and trustworthy.  As the number of net-zero pledges has skyrocketed from businesses over the past two years — along with skepticism

Chemical recycling, also known as “advanced” or “molecular” recycling, has been touted by many as a technology of the future since the 1950s. Today, as we face a monumental plastic waste crisis, chemical recycling is getting more attention than ever. Whereas mechanical recycling uses machinery to shred plastic waste into flakes or pellets, chemical recycling

The highly persistent, toxic chemicals known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been in the news for contaminating drinking water around the globe and threatening the health of people and wildlife. Now, our research has found these forever chemicals are in outdoor gear and home furnishings sold by major retailers. The new study tested

This week’s run time is 43:24.  WEEK IN REVIEW (8:30) FEATURES Quantum computing and ESG (25:10) Funding for startups in quantum computing — which can consider more complex data sets than traditional approaches — more than doubled to $1.7 billion in 2021. Erika Karp, executive managing director and chief impact officer at investment advisory firm