Why investors care about climate tech’s green premium

How much are we willing to pay for climate solutions? Stephanie Arnett / MIT Technology Review | Envato, Adobe Stock This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Talking about money can be difficult, but it’s a crucial piece of

The Download: ethics in physics, and talking to ChatGPT

Plus: the US Senate has signed off on two child safety bills This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The US physics community is not done working on trust —Frances Houle, Kate Kirby, Laura Greene & Michael Marder In April

The Reason British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Was Disqualified at the Olympics Despite ‘Win’

SportsOlympics 2024The Reason British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Was Disqualified at the Olympics Despite ‘Win’The Reason British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Was Disqualified at the Olympics Despite ‘Win’August 1, 2024 8:27 AM EDT British swimmer Luke Greenbank, 26, was disqualified from the men’s 200-m backstroke on Wednesday, despite seemingly coming in first place during the heat he

WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala Sees ‘Troubling Times’ For Trade

Posted by African Examiner Business News, Latest Headlines Wednesday, July 31st, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The head of the World Trade Organisation on Tuesday said global commerce was going through troubling times, with protectionism on the rise. WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said the future of trade lay in services, digitalisation and the green economy, in

Maryland Man Wins $1M from $20 Extreme Green Ticket

A man from the Dundalk community in Maryland has become a millionaire thanks to a fateful decision to buy a different ticket than the one he initially eyed. He described himself as a regular lottery player and expressed significant excitement about the win. The man, going by the nickname Extreme Green Dream, bought the winning

Green Power Ranger actor sought for alleged Idaho assault of elderly man

July 31 (UPI) — Nampa, Idaho, police are seeking a warrant for the arrest of former Green Power Ranger actor Hector David Rivera for allegedly assaulting an elderly man using a walker. Rivera, 35, allegedly shoved to the pavement an elderly man in his early 60s who was using a walker in a parking lot

Ringgit nears 11-month high in 9-day rally against US dollar

The ringgit opened slightly higher today, extending its nine-day upward trajectory against the US dollar and lingering at an 11-month high. An analyst attributed this rise to the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting yesterday, reinforcing investor expectations of a US interest rate cut in September. At 8am, the ringgit…

Feds arrest ex-US Green Beret in connection to failed 2020 raid of Venezuela to remove Maduro

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A former U.S. Green Beret who in 2020 organized a failed crossborder raid of Venezuelan army deserters to remove President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested in New York on federal arms smuggling charges. A federal indictment unsealed this week in Tampa, Florida, accuses Jordan Goudreau and a Venezuelan partner, Yacsy Alvarez

11 best jumpsuits to wear for every occasion

4 days agoJul 31, 2024, 5:20 PM GMT+1 Jumpsuits have come along way since their origin in 1919. Starting as a bulky boiler suit, the one-piece has transitioned into an easy-to-wear staple that flatters all body types – and it’s earned its place in every capsule wardrobe. It’s no surprise that the jumpsuit has stood