Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Saturday ordered retaliatory tariffs in response to the U.S. decision to slap 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, as a trade war broke out between the two neighbors. Sheinbaum said through a lengthy post on X that her government prioritized dialogue over conflict with its primary northern trade partner but […]
In a significant move towards sustainable energy, state-owned Oil India Limited (OIL) has officially established a wholly-owned subsidiary [1] called Oil Green Energy Limited. This new subsidiary is dedicated to spearheading renewable energy initiatives, including geothermal, wind, hydro, solar, tidal, and waste energy projects. The announcement was made via a disclosure submitted to the Bombay […]
In a significant move towards achieving its Net Zero goals, Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has introduced a new policy framework [1] aimed at fostering investments in energy storage. The policy, known as the “Electricity Self-Generation, Direct Sales, and Wheeling Policy,” is designed to promote the growth of integrated renewable energy capacity, including generation, […]
Amy Powney, a pioneer in sustainable fashion, has resigned from her position as creative director of Mother of Pearl, a British brand, to start a new label called Akyn, which will make its debut in May. The change brings an end to Powney’s ten years as Mother of Pearl’s creative director, during which she incorporated […]
Avantium, in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam’s Industrial Sustainable Chemistry group and led by CTO Gert-Jan Gruter, has developed a proprietary process to separate cotton from polycotton blends. This method, which converts cotton into glucose using hydrochloric acid while preserving the polyester, represents the first technique capable of recycling both materials simultaneously. It offers […]
U.S. companies are expected to seek alternative sources for key industrial metals in response to sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, industry sources report. To mitigate the impact of these trade restrictions, businesses are looking to the Middle East and India for aluminium supplies, while turning to Chile and Peru for copper. Trump’s orders […]
