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Starbucks and the growing need for climate-resistant crops

By investing money into researching crop modifications, Starbucks has managed to distribute three million modified seeds to farmers around the globe.

Gen Z – a growing appetite for escapist entertainment

Popularity of gaming among Gen Z will naturally transition into metaverse applications.

India’s rising population has environmental implications

While a growing population is not a major impediment to India’s economy, India’s population is also ageing.

Navigating the global permacrisis: insights from visionary leaders

Can today’s global crises be fixed? GlobalData’s senior analyst Amelia Connor-Afflick writes about Gordon Brown and other leaders’ ideas on how to.

Plant-based food: A conscious way to combat climate change

Plant-based food—including dairy alternatives and meat substitutes—typically has a lower carbon footprint than traditional animal-based food.

Space launches and the search for extraterrestrial life

In the future, the launch of rockets capable of taking satellites into orbit will become much more commonplace.

Cisco makes a mega move with its Splunk acquisition

The acquisition of Splunk will allow Cisco to rapidly strengthen its competitive landscape.

Falling launch costs are making the space economy more accessible

The privatisation of the space industry has allowed for a wider variety of choices in launch location and rocket size, which can be tailored toward a specific mission.

Metaverse regulations are underway, but theme remains nascent

The abandonment or postponement of metaverse projects by Big Tech in 2023 damaged the theme’s image.

The aftermath of the UK’s climate policy reversal

Both the private and public sectors alike have rushed to express their dismay.