Business
United Airlines flights grounded in the US
Thousands of US air passengers were facing delays Wednesday after United Airlines halted many departures in the wake of a systemwide problem.This post was originally published on this site.
Month: August 2025
Business
Sony hikes profit forecasts after strong quarter for games
PlayStation-maker Sony raised its annual profit forecasts on Thursday, citing strong performance in its key gaming business and a smaller-than-expected negative impact of US trade tariffs.This post was originally published on this site.
Environment
Major climate-GDP study under review after facing challenge
A blockbuster study published in top science journal Nature last year warned that unchecked climate change could slash global GDP by a staggering 62% by century’s end, setting off alarm bells among financial institutions worldwide.This […]
Business
Deliveroo slips back into loss on DoorDash takeover costs
Food delivery app Deliveroo on Thursday reported that it fell back into a loss in the first half of 2025, citing costs related to its takeover by US rival DoorDash.This post was originally published on […]
Business
Apple to hike investment in US to $600 bn over four years
Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the United States, taking its total pledge to $600 billion over the next four years, US President Donald Trump said Wednesday.This post was originally published on this […]
Environment
Pakistan’s deadly monsoon floods were worsened by global warming, study finds
Heavy rainfall that triggered floods in Pakistan in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people, was worsened by human-caused climate change, according to a new study.This post was originally published on this site.
Environment
Microearthquakes in New Zealand’s Southern Alps more common after seasonal snowmelt, heavy rainfall
Changes in water levels beneath Earth’s surface caused by glacier snowmelt and rainfall could be responsible for triggering small but frequent earthquakes in New Zealand’s central Southern Alps, according to new research led by The […]
Environment
Researchers propose new method to identify ‘positive tipping points’ for climate action
Experts are calling for a global effort to identify “positive tipping points” to accelerate the green transition—and have devised a method to find them.This post was originally published on this site.
Green Technology
Clean energy is here, but getting it to electric vehicles is not
Even if enough renewable energy is available, simply switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs) won’t be enough to fight climate change—unless the U.S. also upgrades its transmission grid, a new Northwestern University study […]
Farming and Agriculture
EU organic label: Clear sustainability signal can drive increased willingness to purchase
To positively influence purchase decisions, sustainability labels must convey a clear signal rather than remain abstract. Using the EU’s “Green Leaf” organic logo as an example, researchers from the universities of Bonn, Newcastle (UK) and […]