Sixty years ago Russia shocked the world with the launch of the Sputnik satellite. Donald Trump was 11 years old.
That display of superiority jolted America to outspend the USSR in a drive that produced the internet and the global positioning system. Today’s Sputnik moment, by contrast, appears to have bypassed America’s 71-year-old president. China openly plans to dominate artificial intelligence by 2030. Mr Trump appears too busy tweeting to have noticed.
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By Edward Luce
Source: Financial Times
We have come a long way in the last decade – nearly 1.1 billion people had no access to electricity in 2014; by end of 2023, this number reduced by about 350 million people. The share of renewables in the final energy mix has gone up substantially, with total energy consumption up by about eight percent.
Every year, Earth Day reminds us of our responsibility to nurture the planet that nourishes us. This year, let’s turn our focus to the very foundation of our lives – food. From farm to fork, the food industry has a significant impact on the environment. This collection of articles explores innovative, tech-driven, and practical solutions for building a more sustainable food system.
Research found compostable plastic packaging and products broke down successfully across five composting methods used in the facilities, achieving 98% disintegration on average by surface area, which exceeds industry thresholds to achieve a 90% or higher disintegration.
