Category: Sustainability

BusinessSustainability

Oatly Attributes US Sales Decline to Negative Climate Messaging and Market Shifts

Oatly’s chief executive claims negative climate change messaging has turned US consumers away from sustainable products. The plant-based milk industry reportedly declined 5% while dairy sales grew, according to industry analysis.

Market Challenges for Plant-Based Alternatives

Oatly’s leadership has identified what they describe as “doom and gloom” climate talk and widespread sustainability messaging as contributing factors to declining US sales of plant-based dairy alternatives. According to reports, the oat drink manufacturer’s chief executive Jean-Christophe Flatin stated that negative environmental communication has discouraged American consumers from choosing sustainable products.

by Aaron Blake
PolicySustainability

Global Climate Summit Marks Critical Midpoint for Paris Agreement Commitments

The upcoming COP30 climate summit represents a pivotal moment in global climate action, serving as the halfway assessment point for Paris Agreement commitments. With 2025 marking the deadline for updated national climate plans, this Brazil-hosted conference carries heightened significance for global warming mitigation efforts.

Critical Climate Assessment Point Approaches

Global climate efforts face a crucial evaluation point as the COP30 summit approaches, with sources indicating this year’s conference represents the halfway mark to 2030 climate targets established under the Paris Agreement. The summit comes at what analysts suggest is a decisive moment for international cooperation on climate change mitigation.

by Aaron Blake
Climate ChangeSustainability

Wood Vaulting Emerges as Promising Climate Solution with Potential to Remove Billions of Tons of CO2 Annually

Researchers suggest wood vaulting could remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere annually. Several startups have already begun implementing this low-tech approach to carbon sequestration through biomass burial projects across the United States.

Simple Climate Solution Gains Scientific Backing

Wood vaulting, a surprisingly straightforward approach to carbon sequestration, could potentially remove 12 billion tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere every year, according to a recent study published in Nature Geoscience. The technique involves collecting and burying woody biomass to prevent decomposition, effectively diverting carbon from the fast-paced biological cycle into the much slower geological carbon cycle.

by Aaron Blake
Automotive IndustrySustainability

UK Government and Toyota Announce £30m Partnership to Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Development

The UK Government and Toyota have launched a landmark £30 million partnership to accelerate zero-emission vehicle development. The collaboration aims to drive electric vehicle innovation while supporting skilled engineering jobs across Britain.

Major Investment in Green Automotive Technology

The United Kingdom Government and Toyota are joining forces in a landmark £30 million investment to accelerate the development of zero-emission vehicles, according to official reports. The initiative, led by Toyota in partnership with British academia and emerging tech firms, aims to supercharge electric vehicle innovation, support skilled engineering jobs, and strengthen Britain’s position at the forefront of clean automotive technology.

by Gabriel Novak
Assistive TechnologySustainability

Arm CEO Advocates Hybrid AI Approach to Boost Cloud Sustainability

Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas has proposed that shifting certain AI workloads from centralized data centers to local devices could significantly improve technology sustainability. According to reports, this hybrid approach would maintain cloud-based AI training while enabling inference tasks to run directly on consumer devices. The comments come as Arm announces expanded partnerships with major technology firms including Meta Platforms.

Shifting AI Workloads for Environmental Benefits

Arm CEO Rene Haas has suggested that moving certain artificial intelligence workloads away from centralized cloud computing infrastructure could create more sustainable technology ecosystems, according to recent reports. Haas indicated that over time, relying exclusively on massive multi-gigawatt data centers may not represent a sustainable path forward for the industry.

by Aaron Blake