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Innovative uses of recycled tyres are turning a global waste challenge into a practical solution for highway noise pollution. Companies and research initiatives are developing sound-absorbing panels and asphalt blends made from end-of-life tyres. For example, engineered noise barriers can convert a single discarded truck tyre into roughly one square metre of protective wall. These […]

Researchers at Cornell University have discovered that apple by-products — including skins, cores, pulp, and seeds, collectively known as “apple pomace” — can be freeze-dried, milled into powder, and incorporated into ground beef at levels up to 20% without compromising taste, texture, or consumer acceptance. With the United States alone generating over 4 million tons of

California’s innovative Project Nexus is testing solar panels installed over irrigation canals, offering a dual solution for renewable energy generation and water conservation. Spearheaded by the Turlock Irrigation District (TID) with support from UC Merced, the pilot project began producing power in 2025. By shading the canals, the solar canopies significantly reduce water evaporation while

Indonesia is accelerating its push for E10 fuel, a blend of gasoline with 10% ethanol, targeting nationwide implementation by 2027. The policy aims to reduce fossil fuel imports, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance domestic energy security. Beyond environmental gains, E10 is expected to stimulate local agriculture by increasing demand for crops such as cassava,

Italy is moving to impose a tax on low-value postal packages under €150 imported from non-EU countries, aiming to curb the flood of inexpensive garments from fast-fashion e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. Scheduled to take effect by the end of 2025, the levy is part of a broader effort to shield Italy’s domestic

The European Parliament has approved a binding target to reduce net greenhouse-gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared with 1990 levels, reinforcing the EU’s trajectory toward climate neutrality by 2050. The vote integrates the target into the European Climate Law, making it legally binding for member states and signalling a stronger legislative commitment to ambitious

The European Parliament has endorsed amendments that further weaken key corporate sustainability regulations, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and related reporting obligations. Under the revised rules, only companies with at least 5,000 employees and €1.5 billion in annual revenue will be subject to the requirements — a sharp increase from the original threshold

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)’s €14.7 billion bid to acquire German chemicals giant Covestro has been conditionally approved by the European Commission, marking a major step in what would be one of the largest foreign takeovers of an EU-based company by a Gulf state. The Commission’s approval comes after ADNOC agreed to amend its governance

Ghana has removed a 15% VAT on mineral exploration and reconnaissance, a move designed to attract fresh investment into its mining sector. The tax, previously applied to high-risk early-stage activities such as drilling, assay work, and geological surveys, had discouraged companies from pursuing new projects. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson confirmed the change during the

A refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, Diamond Green Diesel, is transforming cattle fat into bio‑jet fuel for major U.S. airlines. Much of the tallow comes from Brazilian suppliers, some tied to ranches cleared in the Amazon rainforest. Since 2022, the refinery has received over $3 billion in U.S. tax credits for producing sustainable aviation fuels, while