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Electronics makers turn to cheaper materials and localisation as commodity costs biteElectronics producers are adapting to rising costs by innovating their material choices and enhancing local manufacturing efforts. In place...- In 2011, CEQ, EPA and GSA launched a national electronics plan. 15 years later, 2.4 billion EPEAT products generated $24.6 billion in savings for buyers nationwide2011 strategy emerged at a time when computers, monitors, printers, mobile devices and other electronics were becoming increasingly importa...
- India’s $100-billion GCC boom runs into an engineer talent puzzleIndia's Global Capability Centres sector is rapidly expanding and generating significant revenue. However, a substantial gap exists between...
- Trump’s second-term policies put US finances under growing strain as debt tops $40 trillionDuring President Trump's presidency, the national debt of the U.S. has ballooned to over forty trillion dollars. Federal expenditures are o...
- In 2014, Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago cold-composted 320 tons of grass clippings across 120 acres, lifting waste diversion from 18% to 39% overallThe scale of Lovell’s campus made the strategy particularly significant. The facility occupied approximately 120 acres and included a full ...
- Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...
- Sun Pharma agrees to lower US drug prices under Trump plan; analysts see limited financial impactSun Pharmaceutical Industries will offer its drugs at prices matching other developed nations. This agreement aims to make healthcare affor...
- Honda tells suppliers to cut costs in $9 billion push to fend off ChinaHonda plans to cut more than $9 billion in costs by 2030 and has asked suppliers to sharply reduce prices as it struggles with rising compe...
- Banks seek CRR cut on green deposits to boost green lending in IndiaIn a bid to boost climate and transition finance, banks are pressing for a lower cash reserve ratio for green deposits. Presently, estimate...
- In 2007, Capannori rejected a new incinerator and embraced zero waste. 19 years later, its door-to-door system helped push recycling above 80% and inspire Italy’s movementCapannori, a town near Lucca in Tuscany, developed a Zero Waste approach after residents opposed a proposed incinerator. Rossano Ercolini a...
- In 1995, Florida researchers coated a Cocoa Beach school roof white; over the following year, chiller energy use fell 10%, saving 13,000 kWh, while peak demand fell 35%A study conducted in Florida revealed that white roofs can drastically lower cooling costs, marking a significant achievement in the realm ...
- Global Market: Japan bond yields hit 3% for first time in 30 years amid inflation, fiscal risksJapan’s benchmark government bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, marking a major shift for a market long ...
- Global Market: Shein's weak listing draws analyst concerns over valuation and marginsShein shares fell 8% on their Hong Kong debut despite strong IPO demand, reflecting concerns over slowing growth, tariffs, trade restrictio...
- In 2006, Portland converted 45,000 streetlights to LEDs. 20 years later, its streetlights and signals use 66% less energy and save the city $1.5 million every yearTwo decades after 2006, Portland’s lighting story offers a useful lesson for cities considering their own energy transitions. The important...
- ONGC can withstand oil prices in $60-90 range, says chairmanONGC chairman Arun Kumar Singh stated the company is prepared for oil prices between $60-90 per barrel. The company's integrated operations...
- Oracle layoffs September 1: Will employees wake up to another ‘6 a.m. email’ tomorrow after 21,000 jobs were cut as AI spending soars?Oracle layoffs 2026: Employees are reportedly bracing for another round of job cuts after Oracle eliminated around 21,000 positions earlier...
- Is India prepared for the next Glacial Lake Outburst Flood? Nepal catastrophe brings 200 high-risk lakes in focusNepal’s deadly glacial disaster has renewed scrutiny of India’s preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods, with around 200 high-risk gl...
- US Stock Market: Bessent-Warsh divide deepens over US interest rates and Treasury market strategyTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh are taking different approaches to US interest rates and the Treasury market. Wh...
- Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boomTech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of...
- Argonne modeled Chicago’s August 2021 heatwave with different roof types; white roofs lowered air temperature by nearly 2°C and cooling energy use by 16.6%Transforming the rooftops of Chicago into cooler surfaces has led to a notable reduction in city temperatures. The use of white cool roofs ...
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