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Clear all filters- The Economist9 min
How America is racing China to the Moon | The Economist
The Artemis II crew successfully launched on NASA's largest rocket, marking the first human spaceflight beyond Low Earth Orbit since the Apollo era. Under Administrator Jared Isaacman's leadership, this reconnaissance mission accelerates U.S. lunar ambitions to counter China's 2030 landing plans and establish a permanent lunar presence rather than a temporary visit. The spacecraft is currently executing a unique trajectory designed to culminate in a splashdown near San Diego by mission day ten, paving the way for the eventual Artemis III lunar landing.
- The Economist7 min
Green building: can mushrooms help?
Addressing the construction sector's contribution of 11% to global CO2 emissions, experts are evaluating alternatives to carbon-intensive concrete such as sustainably sourced wood and emerging materials like mycelium. While renewable energy-powered aluminum and flexible architectural designs offer promising pathways for decarbonization, significant barriers remain, including wood price volatility and the structural limitations of biological composites in terrestrial environments. Consequently, achieving global sustainability goals requires distinct strategies for developed nations versus emerging economies, where the informal nature of the industry necessitates government intervention in high-density housing to effectively reduce per-capita greenhouse gas output.
- The Economist7 min
Who should fix climate change?
Sasha Nauta, Katrine Braik, Oliver Morton
The discussion establishes that democratic governments must lead climate action through policy intervention, citing Germany's solar subsidies as proof that state support is essential for market transformation where laissez-faire approaches fail. Corporate leaders are expected to integrate climate strategies into core business models rather than relying on individual goodwill, a shift exemplified by Tesla's high-margin entry strategy and Microsoft's commitment to offsetting its entire historical carbon footprint. By coupling sharp emissions reductions with economic growth, the event argues that prioritizing long-term systemic protection for vulnerable populations is the only viable path to a sustainable future.