London-based start-up Karshare, a car-sharing platform similar to Airbnb, faced multiple challenges including the impact of Covid-19, geopolitical conflicts, and criminal activity, highlighting the need for start-ups in the sharing economy to anticipate vulnerabilities in their systems. Despite the setbacks, founder Andy Hibbert remains resilient and is exploring new opportunities in sustainable farming technology.
Wind turbine destroyed by fire in Iowa due to lack of equipment for emergency workers to reach the top.
New Zealand politician Rawiri Waititi breaks protocol by performing a Maori haka before swearing an oath to King Charles, highlighting the ongoing struggle for recognition and representation of indigenous cultures in the country’s political landscape.
A bronze statue memorializes Nala at Stevenage railway station.
Protesters’ soup-throwing at the Mona Lisa highlights calls for food system reform and sustainability.
A severe cold snap is gripping the UK, bringing snow and health alerts for vulnerable populations.
Starbucks workers plan walkout on busy day, demanding fair pay and improved work conditions.
Transatlantic flight powered by alternative fuels takes off, highlighting the potential for greener aviation.
Advances in AI are improving electronic noses, which can detect and report specific smells, potentially transforming food safety by detecting deadly bacteria.
Kayaker Aniol Serrasolses sets record for biggest descent down glacial waterfall, describing it as “like kayaking on another planet.”
Chinese electric car maker BYD is emerging as a strong competitor to Tesla, with its shares jumping after it announced expected third-quarter profits to more than double compared to last year.
Tesla’s cybertruck faces challenges in the US truck market, but has over one million reservations.
Coral reefs worldwide are facing their fourth mass bleaching event due to record ocean heat, threatening their survival and the ecosystems they support.
Search queries related to “climate anxiety” have increased 27 times in the first 10 months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2017, with women being more affected than men, according to data gathered by Google and shared exclusively with BBC 100 Women.
Australia’s historic pact with Tuvalu offers refuge to citizens threatened by climate change impacts.
