Pinkwashing – a phenomenon to be avoided

In the context of ESG, there is more and more talk about greenwashing. It is an attempt by a company to present its products as more environmentally friendly than they actually are. They do this through the unwarranted use of eco-labeling, vague sustainability terminology with no real meaning, and inaccurate promises of carbon-conscious production. A new phenomenon is also emerging,…

France plans to turn radioactive waste into tableware

The French energy company EDF came up with a new proposal after the closure of the plant in Fessenheim to turn some of the residual material into forks, pots and door handles, reports Euronews. "This will in no way mean that dining tables in France will be lined with radioactive cutlery," EDF said. Only metals…

How do hurricanes affect the insurance business in the US?

Hurricane Milton threatens to shake up Florida's shaky insurance market, potentially raising prices in the storm-prone region. The huge storm, which analysts say could cause between $60 billion and $100 billion in insured losses, rolled over in the middle of the week. Florida already has the highest insurance costs in the US. The southeastern state is shunned…