What’s so special about Ukraine’s minerals? A geologist explains 
Dow Hits 50,000 as U.S. Stocks Stage Strong Rebound Amid AI Volatility 
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
Toyota’s Surprise CEO Change Signals Strategic Shift Amid Global Auto Turmoil 
CK Hutchison Launches Arbitration After Panama Court Revokes Canal Port Licences 
Lake beds are rich environmental records — studying them reveals much about a place’s history 
Trump Endorses Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Ahead of Crucial Election Amid Market and China Tensions 
Nvidia, ByteDance, and the U.S.-China AI Chip Standoff Over H200 Exports 
Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch 
Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5 Million in Bellwether Sexual Assault Lawsuit 
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Policies 
Swimming in the sweet spot: how marine animals save energy on long journeys 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
The UK is surprisingly short of water – but more reservoirs aren’t the answer 
Starbucks has certified 3508 of its eco-friendly Greener Stores worldwide, expanding the program to 20 regions as part of its “resource-positive target” strategy.
The coffee giant is expanding the program from across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa into Latin America and the Caribbean by building all-new stores in the region under the Greener Stores framework.
The coffee giant plans to reach its target of 10,000 Greener Stores globally by 2025.
Starbucks Greener Stores Framework consists of a collection of 25 performance-based standards spanning environmental impact areas such as energy efficiency, water stewardship, and waste diversion.
Each Greener Store offers a set of sustainable elements that contribute to its third-party verification.
The stores feature solar panels, water recycling tanks, high-efficiency appliances, low-emitting paint and sealants, recycling tampers, and energy-efficient HVAC temperature systems.
