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Seven northeastern states have sued US gov't for paying TotalEnergies to withdraw from offshore wind projects.
What You Need To Know Pro-DEI proposals have declined sharply for the 2026 proxy season, with only 10 proposals submitted through May 31, 2026, compared to approximately 47 submitted for the full 2025 proxy season. Of the five pro-DEI proposals voted on thus far, average support has been approximately 13%, with results varying significantly by […]
From Scorched Earth to Mars: Corporate Governance Goes Rogue in 2026 Posted by Michael Garland, New York City Office of the Comptroller, on Friday, May 29, 2026 Tags: Exxon, Proxy season, SEC, SEC regulation, Shareholder rights, Texas Statement by Chair Atkins on Proposing Release for Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules Posted by Paul Atkins, U.S. […]
"Last-chance tourism" is growing as glaciers melt, but the desire to be near these frozen giants as they fade away is a double-edged sword
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A new academic study finds that a partial ecological collapse would be enough to increase the borrowing costs of almost two dozen countries.
India’s largest power producer NTPC Ltd. is looking to bring back sub-critical coal generators able to run at low capacity, to accommodate more renewables in the grid.
India has launched a new high-ethanol fuel blend in the market, its latest effort to diversify supplies and reduce the country’s reliance on imported oil.
From the Philippines to France, policymakers see electrification and renewables as the key to energy security and stable prices.
India is set to introduce a program to spur compressed biogas production through higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies for new plants, a bid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to lower carbon emissions and cope with soaring fossil fuel costs.
UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep risingAnalysis: Ingredients in place for shift to plant-based diets but meat still dominatesThe average person eats about six times as much chicken and twice as much pork as their grandparents’ generation did, data from a UN report suggests, with global meat supply having risen fourfold in the last 60 years and expected to keep rising.The supply of poultry rose from below 3kg a person in 1961 to 17kg in 2022, according to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Pork supply doubled to 15kg a person over the same period, while beef, the most polluting food, stayed steady at 9kg. Continue reading...
Experts say dismantling the ocean observation system will ‘severely degrade’ the accuracy of weather predictionsThe Trump administration’s plan to dismantle an ocean observation system vital to understanding the climate crisis and marine ecosystems would “severely degrade” the accuracy of weather predictions and El Niño forecasts, with economic consequences for the US, European and American scientists have warned.Decommissioning the US system, which plays a major part in a global ocean observation network, would lead to a massive increase in error in the annual estimates of ocean heating rates, according to research published last month. Continue reading...
Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaringDemand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third this year, which could send food price inflation soaring further and push the world closer to a global food crisis.More countries are opting to increase biofuel use as the price of oil has jumped to nearly $100 a barrel after the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the closure of the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
As demand for cobalt, gold and other minerals grows, mining is accelerating deforestation in the Congo basin – and increasing the risk of deadly Ebola outbreaksFor decades after the discovery of Ebolavirus in 1976, outbreaks of the disease were relatively small and contained, affecting a few hundred people at most.Not any more. In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola have been much larger, affecting thousands and even tens of thousands of people across multiple countries. The 2014 outbreak of Ebola in west Africa infected more than 28,000 people in 10 countries on three continents. The current eruption, which began in early May and shows no signs of abating, has caused 363 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and has crossed into Uganda.Sonia Shah is the author of five books including Pandemic: Tracking Contagions, from Cholera to Ebola and Beyond, and writes the newsletter Cross Pollinations on Substack Continue reading...
The bipartisan Roadless Rule is under fire. It’s just one way Trump could make our public lands unrecognizableModern roads in the United States will last for decades. And yet the damage they cause in our national forests is immediate.Since 2001, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has protected more than 58m acres of national forests from development, barring road construction and timber harvests. The policy came to be with huge bipartisan support; almost 2 million people submitted comments on it, the majority of whom championed the protections.Charles F Sams III (Cayuse and Walla Walla) was director of the National Park Service from 2021 to 2025. He is now director of Indigenous programs at the Yale Center for Environmental Justice Continue reading...
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply, but it's out there. Each week, DW's environment desk brings you what went right.
New initiative reinforces Aiper's commitment to smarter, more sustainable living by turning everyday backyard care into meaningful global impact
ATLANTA, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day, Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and smart yard innovation, today announced a new partnership with charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. The partnership aims to champion global water sustainability.
Driven by a shared commitment to water conservation, this partnership aligns with Aiper's ESG mission to integrate sustainability into smart yard care. By developing its eco-friendly smart irrigation solutions that reduce water waste at home, Aiper is advancing its commitment to sustainability while supporting global clean water access through charity.
Water connects us all—whether filling an eco-efficient backyard pool or sustaining communities in need. By pioneering water-saving outdoor technologies, Aiper is transforming how homeowners interact with this precious resource. Through this new collaboration with charity: water, Aiper hopes to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encourage more responsible water usage, and support meaningful impact on a broader global scale.
"At Aiper, we believe that reshaping outdoor maintenance through eco-conscious innovation is our leading contribution to a sustainable planet," said Richard, CEO and Founder of Aiper. "Our partnership with charity:water extends this vision globally. By continuing to engineer eco-friendly and water-saving smart irrigation technologies, we are ensuring that our dedication to environmental stewardship is built directly into every backyard we service. "
This partnership directly extends the mission of Aiper's IrriSense 2 Water Saving Initiative—the brand's core platform dedicated to minimizing outdoor water waste. As of May 31 (U.S. Pacific Time), the initiative has engaged 478 participants and helped save a total of 556,806 gallons of water. Through this year-long joint effort, Aiper is financing charity: water's community-led clean water infrastructure. To ensure complete transparency for this ESG milestone, charity: water will deliver a comprehensive impact report tracking the volume of clean water deployed and families supported by the initiative.
"Aiper's dedication to minimizing backyard water waste through its robotic pool cleaners and irrigation technologies sets a powerful benchmark for residential sustainability. Because of the Aiper community, an entire community will have access to clean water." says Ashley Lange from charity: water. "Since 2006, we've been working to help end the global water crisis, and partnerships with brands like Aiper play a key role in helping us move closer to that goal every day."
From robotic pool cleaners like the Scuba V3, which optimizes cleaning efficiency and minimizes chemical reliance, to smart irrigation technologies like the IrriSense 2 for precision lawn watering, Aiper continues to develop solutions that make outdoor care smarter, simpler, and more environmentally conscious.
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[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.
About Aiper
Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper's ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life's best moments.
- The coalition, titled the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health, was officially launched on June 4 at the Asia Grassroots Forum 2026 and initiated by Amartha together with partners.
- Fully supported by Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in her role as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), the coalition will drive the implementation of financial health through research, innovation hubs, and cross-sector collaboration platforms.
JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amartha Financial (Amartha), together with Women's World Banking, Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, CERISE+SPTF, SME Finance Forum (SMEFF), KUMPUL, Beenext, and Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) officially launched the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health (ICFH). This cross-sector coalition aims to strengthen the financial health agenda for grassroots communities in Indonesia.
This strategic initiative has received full support from Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA), with a representative of Queen Máxima attending the launch ceremony. The coalition's membership, comprising a diverse range of domestic and global stakeholders, reflects a shared commitment to unlocking the potential of grassroots communities to grow inclusively and sustainably.
Launched alongside The 2026 Asia Grassroots Forum, ICFH brings together a diverse group of domestic and global stakeholders, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing the economic potential of grassroots communities in Indonesia through inclusive and sustainable growth.
"Financial inclusion has advanced significantly, but access doesn't guarantee financial health. As a member of the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health, we're committed to the rigorous research and cross-sector collaboration needed to drive stronger financial health outcomes for Indonesia and beyond," said Jayshree Venkatesan, VP of Consumer Protection and Strategic Industry Engagement, from the Center for Financial Inclusion at Accion.
During UNSGSA Queen Máxima's official country visit to Indonesia in November 2025, she visited Amartha clients in Central Java to hear about how Amartha's products and services have improved their financial health and helped foster the growth of their MSMEs. She also spoke with Amartha leadership about the importance of gathering partners to scale financial health initiatives across Indonesia and the region, particularly in underserved communities.
"Through ICFH, we hope that the financial inclusion paradigm can evolve beyond access and focus more on resilience and well-being as tangible outcomes, particularly for the needs of grassroots communities, including women-owned MSMEs in rural areas and other underserved groups," said Aria Widyanto, Head of the Secretariat of the Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health. To date, Amartha has served more than 3.9 million women entrepreneurs in rural areas. This support helps partners build financial resilience, grow their businesses sustainably, and participate more actively in the household economy.
Subhasini Chandran, Senior Vice President, Social Impact, APEMEA, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, added, "Financial inclusion has traditionally been measured by how many people have access to financial services. As the global middle class continues to grow, we must ensure that this access leads to usage and resilience, which creates more opportunities for growth. This coalition and set of partners will play an important role in strengthening the financial health agenda for grassroots communities in Indonesia, and aligns well to Mastercard's newest commitment to connecting and protecting 500 million people and small businesses on their pathways to financial health."
In its implementation, ICFH will focus on three key priorities. First, Research & Evidence Generation, which involves developing a knowledge base and data on financial health that is relevant to the Indonesian context, gender-sensitive, and grounded in the realities of grassroots communities. Second, the Financial Health Innovation Hub, a collaborative platform to design, test, and scale inclusive financial innovations such as alternative credit scoring, open finance, embedded finance, and community-based financial services. Third, the Convening Platform, a cross-sector collaboration forum aimed at aligning agendas, building commitments, and driving concrete actions for inclusive growth.
ICFH will also develop several strategic initiatives, ranging from the Grassroots Financial Alliance to expand access to microfinance products among rural and women's communities, and Research & Shared Metrics to measure financial resilience, preparedness, and recovery, to Innovation Labs that serve as spaces for developing and scaling innovative models and solutions. The coalition will further promote Practitioner Learning & Peer Exchange and encourage a shift in narrative from asset accumulation alone toward financial readiness, life security, and economic resilience rooted in the lived experiences of women.
Through ICFH, Amartha and its partners aspire to become a global reference point in developing a financial health ecosystem that is relevant, collaborative, and sustainable. This initiative is also expected to strengthen the role of grassroots communities, particularly women-owned MSMEs, as an integral part of a more inclusive economic development agenda in Indonesia and across the region.
About Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health
The Indonesian Coalition for Financial Health (ICFH) is a joint initiative that brings together government institutions, the private sector, financial institutions, fintech companies, civil society organizations/NGOs, academics, investors, and global partners to strengthen the financial health of grassroots communities. ICFH focuses on financial health research, innovation incubation, the development of shared frameworks, and cross-sector collaboration to empower underserved communities, including women, micro-entrepreneurs, and smallholder farmers, in achieving sustainable financial well-being.
About Amartha Financial
Established in 2010 and known under the "Amartha" brand, Amartha Financial (PT Amartha Financial Group and its subsidiaries) provides comprehensive digital financial services designed to address the needs of communities and women-led MSMEs in more than 50,000 villages across Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Bali Nusra, through the AmarthaFin application.
Amartha Financial comprises PT Amartha Mikro Fintek, a licensed productive financing provider; PT Amartha Warbler Finance, a licensed cash financing provider, both licensed and supervised by the Financial Services Authority (OJK); as well as PT Amartha Finansial Asia, a licensed electronic money provider (e-money) licensed and supervised by Bank Indonesia.
Through AmarthaFin, users can access working capital financing services, digital payments, PPOB, zakat distribution, as well as investment features that connect rural communities with national and global investors.
To date, Amartha has disbursed more than IDR 47 trillion in business capital to more than 4 million women-led MSMEs, to strengthen micro-entrepreneurship, create jobs, and drive more inclusive economic growth in Indonesia.
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