Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Mining Turns to Coal Ash: Environmental Concerns Rise as Energy Demands Soar

Aug 28, 2023 08:31 am UTC| Economy Nature Digital Currency Business

Like Pennsylvanias publicly traded Stronghold, Bitcoin mining companies increasingly tap into coal ash for energy, sparking concerns over environmental repercussions. As Bitcoins carbon footprint grows, the debate on...

PepsiCo Pioneers Paper-Based Multipack Solutions in North America, Ditching Plastic Rings

Aug 26, 2023 05:06 am UTC| Economy Nature Business

PepsiCo unveils a revolutionary paper-based solution for beverage multipacks, marking its departure from traditional plastic rings across the U.S. and Canada. This pioneering step fortifies the companys robust...

Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon Shakes Up Australia’s RTD Market, First Localized Beverage Outside Japan

Aug 26, 2023 02:00 am UTC| Economy Nature Business

Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon, a celebrated Japanese pre-mix drink, launches in Australia, marking the nations debut of a localized version. The refreshing blend redefines summer for Australians with its unique Hyoten Toketsu...

Climate Change Series

World's beaches are changing because of climate change - green thinking is needed to save them

Aug 25, 2023 08:02 am UTC| Nature

Coastlines the interface between land and sea lie at the frontline in the battle against climate change impacts. Globally, almost 1 billion people now live within 10km of a coastline and the same number live in areas...

Climate Change Series

'Worthless' forest carbon offsets risk exacerbating climate change

Aug 25, 2023 08:00 am UTC| Nature

In early 2023, the Guardian published an article suggesting that more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets are worthless. These credits are essentially a promise to protect forests and can be bought as a way to offset...

Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Aug 24, 2023 07:13 am UTC| Nature

Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect climate haven. My family has owned my home since the 60s. … Even when my dad was a kid and lived there, no floods, no floods, no floods, no floods. Until [2021], one...

Climate Change Series

Greenhouse gases are changing air flow over the Pacific Ocean – raising Australia's risks of extreme weather

Aug 24, 2023 07:09 am UTC| Nature

After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, were now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum. But while...