
Four Futures for the Global Food System
The cost of food is rising rapidly, and hunger is on the increase. What will it take to build a better way to feed the world?
The cost of food is rising rapidly, and hunger is on the increase. What will it take to build a better way to feed the world?
The environmental, economic, and health benefits of meat grown from animal cells are clear. Cost and taste parity are on the horizon. What will it take to scale up cultivated meat in the UK?
Traditional projects offer varying returns, depending on an investor’s willingness to embrace risk. But all eyes are on digital.
Although anxiety over health and finances is high, attitudes remain surprisingly resilient. And some behavioral changes—including greater use of digital commerce and tools—are sticking.
Synthetic biology is a difficult technology to master and especially tough to scale. Chemical and materials startups and their backers need to find the meeting place of technology capability, market need, and cost.
Chemical companies are shifting to a new, multifunctional, more collaborative form of R&D, where growth depends on their ability to engage with the outside world.
Natural ecosystems touch all aspects of our daily lives, from the air we breathe to our health. Businesses have an important role to play in safeguarding these ecosystems by eliminating deforestation & conversion from their supply chain.
The trucks used in industries like mining and agriculture burn diesel and emit a lot of CO2. Fortunately, replacement solutions exist—if companies understand the costs and benefits.
Due to shortages of critical materials and vulnerable supply chains, production of lithium-ion batteries could fall far short of demand. Coordinated action is needed to boost supply in a sustainable way and keep the transition to renewable energy on course.
Understanding the challenges can help other players in the circular economy.
As the pandemic accelerates the US retail apocalypse, how should retailers reimagine their path to profitable growth?
Alternatives to traditional homes account for up to 6% of all new residential units built annually, and demand is predicted to continue. The construction industry must adapt.