PepsiCo, Walmart Launch 7-Year $120M Initiative for Regenerative Agriculture in North America

Jul 28, 2023 08:31 am UTC| Economy Nature Business

PepsiCo and Walmart have joined forces in a $120 million, seven-year initiative aimed at fostering regenerative agriculture practices across over 2 million acres of North American farmland. This collaboration is set to...

Big Seven Automakers Unite to Rival Tesla with Massive North American EV Charging Network

Jul 27, 2023 09:40 am UTC| Economy Investing Nature Business

Seven leading automakers, including General Motors, BMW, and Honda, are joining forces to double North Americas fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), seeking to rival Teslas prominent network. This...

We've discovered how diamonds make their way to the surface and it may tell us where to find them

Jul 27, 2023 08:19 am UTC| Nature

A diamond is forever. That iconic slogan, coined for a highly successful advertising campaign in the 1940s, sold the gemstones as a symbol of eternal commitment and unity. But our new research, carried out by...

Hyundai-Kia EV Sales Surge 5.9% in US Amid Inflation Reduction Act Challenges

Jul 24, 2023 09:58 am UTC| Economy Nature Business

Despite hurdles posed by the Inflation Reduction Act, Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Corp. saw a 5.9% rise in U.S. EV sales from January to June compared to the previous year. This growth, confirmed by the Korea...

Amazon Marks First Carbon Emissions Decrease in Four Years, Reports Progress in Sustainability

Jul 21, 2023 10:08 am UTC| Nature Economy Business

In a notable achievement, Amazon reports a decrease in its carbon emissions for the first time since 2019, as revealed in its latest sustainability report. With a 0.4% decrease from 2021 and a 7% reduction in carbon...

Coca-Cola Tagged UK's Top Plastic Polluter in Surfers Against Sewage Annual Audit

Jul 21, 2023 08:45 am UTC| Nature Economy Business

Coca-Cola has been ranked as the UKs number one plastic polluter by Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) in their annual audit. The marine conservationists Dirty Dozen report reveals the leading brands responsible for 70% of the...

Nissan LEAF Embroiled in a Million-Unit Global Recall Amidst Skyrocketing Ariya Sales

Jul 18, 2023 10:15 am UTC| Economy Business Life Nature

Despite impressive sales of its newer Ariya SUV, Nissan finds itself confronting a sizable recall affecting over a million vehicles worldwide, including the pioneering LEAF electric model. Out of the over 600,000 LEAFs...