Westborough-based Ascend Elements recently secured $542 million in venture investment. This substantial infusion of capital aims to accelerate the development of a colossal lithium-ion battery recycling factory in Kentucky.

Chinese electric vehicles have undergone remarkable advancements, introducing products tailored for Western markets. The question arises: Are German car manufacturers falling behind in this electric race?

With more than 150 million smartphones being discarded each year, the newly enacted law, which mandates a 63% collection rate for device batteries by 2027, marks a significant stride in the realm of battery recycling. This regulation holds far-reaching implications for the global stage, emphasizing the increasing importance of sustainable practices in the electronics industry and beyond.

Average annual property insurance premiums in Florida surged to over $4,200 in 2022, three times the national average. For many homeowners these premiums are becoming unmanageable, forcing them to consider relocating.

Ugandan Coffee Growers Find Beans Resilient to Climate Change

China is grappling with the dual threats of extreme heat and devastating floods this summer, and the consequences of these climate-related events are reaching far beyond the affected regions.

The average cost of homeowners' insurance has surged to $1,900 a year nationwide, driven by climate risk, prompting insurers to reassess pricing models and leading to a 12 percent increase in premiums in 2022, with further rises anticipated.

The Inflation Reduction Act, a major climate and tax law, empowers American consumers to save thousands of dollars while combating climate change through incentives for electrifying transportation and implementing energy-efficient home improvements.

Climate action is a compelling solution to the global inflation challenge, highlighting the critical link between climate change and rising prices worldwide, emphasizing the need for a transition to renewable energy.

Brazil's election outcome will shape its response to intensified extreme weather events and economic losses of $64 billion between 2013 and 2022.

Climate change's impacts on inflation and essential goods are evident as the collapse of upland cotton crops in Texas drives price spikes for products like tampons, cloth diapers, and gauze pads in the US, making climate change a "secret driver of inflation" with potential global repercussions.

Amidst the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the global food crisis continues, with high food prices affecting vulnerable countries, demanding concerted efforts to prevent a prolonged crisis

Amidst relentless rains and deadly floods, Pakistan faces a severe food security crisis, with vast farmlands submerged, crops destroyed, and livelihoods devastated.

Climate change intensifies hurricanes and flooding in Florida, leading to soaring property insurance rates, high reinsurance costs for local insurers, increased reliance on state-backed coverage, the need for separate flood protection policies, and rising car insurance costs due to weather-related accidents.

Amidst a surge in extreme weather events driven by La Nina and amplified by climate change, the world faces a $1 trillion weather disaster problem, straining the global economy and exacerbating inflationary pressures.

Amidst Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU faces climate-driven challenges, including winter droughts and rising food prices, impacting agricultural sectors and exacerbating inflation.

Climate change drives up supply chain prices in Europe, impacting essential goods like food and energy.

CEOs foresee climate change intensifying high prices in 2023; PwC survey reveals growing concern among 4,400 global leaders.

Experts, CEOs, and economists recognize the link between climate change and inflation as extreme weather events disrupt supplies, leading to surging prices in consumer items worldwide.

Climate-driven floods in Pakistan lead to a staggering 44.58% increase in consumer item prices, exacerbating inflation, and causing widespread supply disruptions. The floods claim lives, submerge areas, and leave millions affected, underscoring the connection between extreme weather and climate change impacts.