World Mar 13 Belgium authorities are intercepting cocaine, but most makes it into Europe anyway Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the largest entry points into Europe and home to what Europol believes to be one of the most active cocaine trafficking networks. Local police raided dozens of locations last month and arrested 45 people as…
World Feb 26 UK races to mine lithium as it focuses on electric energy, As the global energy transition continues to promote electrification, governments around the world are looking to support businesses that can help them transform their economies, particularly transportation. In the UK, that means funding for all aspects of the electric ecosystem,…
Science Oct 31 Britain invests in planting forests to fight climate change In the race to reach carbon neutrality, the British government and other private stakeholders have set out on a daunting task: reforesting Great Britain by planting around 75,000 acres of woodland each year by 2025. The goal is to off-set…
Nation Aug 28 The challenge of retrofitting millions of aging homes to battle global warming A landmark climate report released this month by the United Nations predicted dire consequences for the world if more is not done to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere. More than 100 countries including the U.S. have committed to a…