Modular homes were hailed as a solution to housing crises. But the sector is now struggling to scale
The idea of using pre-assembled components in housebuilding is far from new.
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The idea of using pre-assembled components in housebuilding is far from new.
Research into the humble mushroom — an important dietary staple for many of us — suggests that the waste left over from growing fungi could have a surprising sustainable use.
LONDON — Shares of BT Group surged Thursday after the company announced a target of a further £3 billion ($3.8 billion) in cost savings.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is set to provide a £997 million ($1.2 billion) boost to the U.K. economy, according to Barclays, which predicts fans will spend an average £848 to see the singer.
Mark Gitenstein, the U.S. ambassador to the EU, said China is deliberately distorting markets with a glut of cheap goods.
Fund manager Cole Smead has described the meme stock craze as "frankly stupid," as day traders once again pile into GameStop and AMC.
Explorer and environmentalist Bertrand Piccard has called for a renewed focus on cutting energy waste, saying it's "hopeless" to shift to renewables without improving efficiency.
The chief technology officer of Ceres Power has warned that as artificial intelligence tools become more widely used for efficiency, there is a risk that this could result in even higher energy consumption.
Growing cannabis indoors uses a lot of energy, obviously resulting in higher emissions.