Ukraine conflict fuels supply chain concerns
At a logistics expo in London this week, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated discussions, rather than interest in the latest package-tracking devices or how to kick-start the sector after the…
How absence of exposure analysis fuels GLOF risks in G-B
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) represent one of the most serious climate-induced hazards in high mountain environments. These sudden and often catastrophic events occur when a moraine- or ice-dammed glacial…
Tax-fueled chaos
The government of Pakistan is in the business of buying and selling electricity. It has so far lost Rs2.4 trillion in this business. The government of Pakistan is in the…
How big fossil-fuel-producing countries export emissions abroad
Black dust coats streets and collects on rooftops in the neighbourhood adjoining a sprawling cement factory in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. Activists and local residents accuse the plant operated…
Food and fuel
THERE is an inherent bond between fuel prices and agricultural production: higher oil prices lower the affordability of energy in agricultural production and supply, which, in turn, increases the price…
AI journey: fueled by data, not hype
Advanced technology is the driving force behind modern states. Any state or society that lags in technology and innovation risks being left behind. Among the latest innovations, artificial intelligence (AI)…
Europe’s gas stocks point to healthy supply next winter
The European Union will have plenty of gas in stock next winter and the remaining buyers of Russian pipeline gas in central Europe are working on alternative imports in case…
Boeing, Airbus struggle to deliver planes as supply chain woes persist
Boeing and Airbus struck deals to sell billions of dollars’ worth of planes at this week’s airshow in Singapore, but supply chain disruptions mean they may struggle to deliver them…
Europe-bound diesel, jet fuel cargoes divert from Red Sea
At least four tankers transporting diesel and jet fuel from the Middle East and India to Europe are taking the longer route around Africa to avoid the Red Sea, ship…
‘Transitioning away’ from fossil fuels
COP28 has ended with a compromise solution. There was one side, led by the developed countries, and climate activists which emphasized fast-tracked and definite end to fossil fuel. There was…
