On October 31, 2024, Vogue Business published an article highlighting the growing challenges facing the Italian textile sector due to new European Union sustainability regulations. These regulations, aimed at promoting responsible practices in the fashion industry, impose strict requirements on Italian suppliers, particularly regarding transparency, traceability, and carbon footprint reduction. While these measures are intended

On October 17, 2024, the environmental NGO ClientEarth filed a complaint with France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF) against the asset management giant BlackRock. The accusation is based on the presentation of certain BlackRock investment funds as “green” or “sustainable,” while they include assets from companies in the fossil fuel sector. This action is supported by

A Few Weeks After Claudia Sheinbaum’s Inauguration as Mexico’s First Female President, the Country Unveils an Ambitious Climate Strategy. In an interview with TIME, Environment Secretary Alicia Bárcena outlined a bold climate program: expansion of renewable electricity production, decarbonization of state-owned enterprises, and investments in nature-based solutions. These actions are part of Mexico’s commitment to

On October 14, 2024, the first indoor vertical farm dedicated to berries was inaugurated in Richmond, Virginia, an innovation presented by Plenty Unlimited Inc. This one-of-a-kind facility uses artificial intelligence to manage essential parameters such as light, temperature, and humidity, thereby optimizing indoor growing conditions. The farm is expected to produce over 4 million pounds