Industry News

The global steel industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it shifts from traditional, coal-fired blast furnaces to cleaner electric arc furnaces (EAFs). According to a new report by Global Energy Monitor, EAFs now account for nearly hal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recent plan to cull 15,000 barred owls annually in the Pacific Northwest, starting this fall, represents a significant intervention in the region’s ecosystem management. This initiative aims to save the northern s

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that polymetallic nodules found on the deep ocean floor may be producing oxygen, a discovery that could significantly impact the debate surrounding deep-sea mining. Traditionally, sci

The recent decision by the International Botanical Congress to rename over 200 species of plants, fungi, and algae marks a significant shift in the scientific community’s approach to addressing offensive nomenclature. This change, aimed at removing v

The release of the 2022 Census of Agriculture data for Puerto Rico by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) marks a significant moment for the island’s agricultural sector. The data, collected with the a

The Gulf of Mexico has emerged as the epicenter of the U.S. liquid natural gas (LNG) boom, with five operational export facilities and at least 16 additional facilities either approved, under construction, or in regulatory review. This rapid expansio

Newly released photographs from the Peruvian Amazon have brought to light the presence of dozens of uncontacted Indigenous people, members of the Mashco Piro tribe, mere miles from an area slated for logging. These images, captured by Survival Intern

Southeast Australia has been experiencing increasingly hotter and drier conditions, with extended droughts and frequent bushfires becoming the norm. Yet, despite these challenging circumstances, its woodlands are flourishing, defying meteorological e

The melting of Arctic sea ice has opened up the Northwest Passage, a shipping route from Europe to Asia that traces the northern edge of Canada. This development has significant implications for the agriculture sector and investors, particularly thos

The Pacific Ocean is transitioning from its warmer El Niño phase to the cooler La Niña phase, U.S. officials have announced, signaling a potential end to a prolonged period of unprecedented warmth. This shift, expected to occur in late summer or earl