Hellish images of the bushfires in Australia, which killed millions of animals and dozens of people amid record-breaking heatwaves, reinforced that sense of urgency. Then came the deadly coronavirus, which swept across continents and ground to a halt dozens of the world’s most industrialized (and highest-carbon-emitting) countries. Here are six stories that showcase some of the breakthrough moments for sustainability in Europe in 2020. The company has now received more investment in total ($425 million) than the rest of the entire global insect protein sector has raised to date. This much is certain: As iconic carmakers like Bentley (belatedly) gear up to join the electric revolution ahead of government-mandated bans on the sale of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles, and as Tesla eyes selling its vehicles at more competitive prices, electric vehicles are clearly on an upward trajectory.

Source: Forbes January 01, 2021 09:00 UTC