Green Finance & Economy

The landscape of green and sustainable investments in 2025 reflects a dynamic intersection of economic growth and environmental stewardship. Valued at US$7.9 trillion as of Q1 2025, the global green economy stands as the fourth largest sector by market capitalization, trailing only Technology, Industrial Goods and Services, and Health Care . This surge is fueled by revenues from green...

Introduction Amazon's environmental narrative has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by its Climate Pledge and a suite of initiatives aimed at reducing its colossal ecological footprint. Founded on commitments to innovation and scale, the company claims significant strides in decarbonization, waste reduction, and biodiversity. However, 2025 has brought intensified scrutiny, exemplified by a March class-action lawsuit accusing Amazon of...

Introduction Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) garners attention as a pivotal technology in the fight against climate change. Touted by some as essential for mitigating emissions, others see it as...

In an era increasingly defined by climate change, corporate carbon offsets—specifically those tied to forest preservation—are undergoing rigorous examination. Originally hailed as a revolutionary approach to mitigate environmental degradation,...

Unpacking the True Environmental Cost of AI’s Expansion As artificial intelligence (AI) weaves itself into the fabric of global technology, its environmental toll has come under increasing scrutiny. Behind the...

Unraveling the Complex World of Carbon Capture The urgent quest for climate solutions has thrust carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies into the spotlight, promising to curb greenhouse gases and...

Introduction: Navigating the Lithium Landscape Lithium, often hailed as the white gold of the 21st century, is at the forefront of the global shift towards sustainable energy. With its crucial...

Sustainable Investments - Greenwashing: A Major Issue in Green Finance The rise of sustainable investments has led to a proliferation of financial products labeled "green". According to the Climate Bonds...

Fast fashion pollution: an out-of-control textile industry By 2025, over 100 billion garments are produced each year worldwide, twice as many as 15 years ago. According to the Ellen MacArthur...

Hydropower in Europe: A Historical Pillar of the Energy Transition and a Long-Essential Resource for the Continent For more than a century, hydropower has held a central place in the...

The Critical Role of Arctic Sea Ice Since 1979, the summer extent of Arctic sea ice has plummeted by roughly 40%, while the oldest, thickest ice cover has been reduced...