Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnica“Hot Blocks” Thermal Energy Storage Startup Nails Down $550 Million More To Chase Fossil Fuels AwayThe US energy storage startup Antora Energy is scaling up with a $550 million assist from leading investors. The post “Hot Blocks” Thermal Energy Storage Startup Nails Down $550 Million More To Chase Fossil Fuels Away appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Tina Casey·31 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaEurope’s Waste Creates Value ElsewhereHow the Circular Economy Act can provide the tools to help scale Europe’s recycling industry, in order to secure access to critical minerals. Recovering materials from end-of-life products like cars and batteries is a key means to secure much needed critical minerals resiliently and sustainably. However, Europe’s recycling industry is ... [continued] The post Europe’s Waste Creates Value Elsewhere appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Transport & Environment (T&E)·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostBeyond the Pitch: How IdeaPOP! Is Teaching Students to Build Social Innovation That Works[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When the SEED Foundation began reviewing applications for IdeaPOP! 2026, a pattern emerged almost immediately. Across more than a hundred submissions from Hong Kong secondary school students, artificial intelligence featured in nearly every proposal. That observation raised a more important question than whether students knew how to use AI. Were they learning how to apply it with judgment — and, more importantly, how to. (opens original source in a new tab)Advertising partner·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesThey Watched the Family Business Get Rolled Up. Then They Built the Version They Wanted to Work For.A Business That Did Not Exist Yet In 1997, if a fleet needed a repair, the truck went to a shop. That was the entire menu. That was the year Bob Dickinson started what became Dickinson Fleet Services out of a small operation in Indianapolis, and his grandsons Kyle and Kevin Coltrain grew up around […] The post They Watched the Family Business Get Rolled Up. Then They Built the Version They Wanted to Work For. appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)Adam Wingfield·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesWhy ‘Shipper of Choice’ is a MUST in Chemical LogisticsSummaryView Transcript In the cutthroat world of chemical logistics, building strong carrier relationships isn’t just nice-to-have – it’s a strategic imperative. Rob McRae from Univar Solutions shares how their ‘shipper of choice’ mentality, especially in niche liquid bulk hazmat, helps them secure capacity and navigate erratic markets. Discover why long-term partnerships are key to resilience. […] The post Why ‘Shipper of Choice’ is a MUST in Chemical L (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesIs LTL the NEW King? Market Shift & Carrier Investment ExplainedSummaryView Transcript The freight market is seeing a major shift as rising truckload prices push shippers towards LTL solutions. Brad Hadley, VP of National Accounts at Saia, joins FreightWaves Today to discuss this trend, Saia’s record Q2 tonnage, and their strategic investments in terminals and talent programs. Discover how carriers are adapting and what it […] The post Is LTL the NEW King? Market Shift & Carrier Investment Explained appeared first on FreightWaves. (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)FreightWavesUnlock Freight Success: Why Carrier Partnerships Matter | RXO StrategySummaryView Transcript Brian Reilly, VP National Account Sales at RXO, breaks down the critical role of strong carrier partnerships and communication in today’s dynamic freight market. Learn how RXO helps shippers build lasting relationships, optimize capacity, and create a ‘shipper of choice’ environment that rewards top performers. Spot freight rates are running 40% to 70% […] The post Unlock Freight Success: Why Carrier Partnerships Matter | RXO Strategy appeared first (opens original source in a new tab)FreightWaves Staff·31 July 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWere We Less Happy Before Social Media?We’ve got so much going on with the AI craze and AI crisis that the social media ones feel like old news. The old-school era of social media, though, is still here. There are still all kinds of challenges and problems associated with TikTok, Instagram, X, YouTube, Facebook, and other ... [continued] The post Were We Less Happy Before Social Media? appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·31 July 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)South China Morning PostChina sets record with high-speed rail breakthrough under Yangtze RiverChina’s largest shield tunnelling machine built for high-speed rail has successfully carved a path beneath the Yangtze River, a milestone expected to help strengthen the country’s hi-tech manufacturing supply chains and advanced research capacity. The Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel, scheduled for completion by the end of this year, will connect Shanghai’s Chongming Island with Taicang in neighbouring Jiangsu province. For the first time, the project will bring high-speed rail services to the... (opens original source in a new tab)Emma Ma·31 July 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchApple stockpiles inventory as it braces for ‘significant supply constraints’Apple is worried enough about supply shortages that it reported about $11.1 billion in inventory, which is almost double the $5.7 billion it reported last September. (opens original source in a new tab)Amanda Silberling·31 July 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchAI hedge fund Situational Awareness may have sold its public portfolio, but it still has its Anthropic sharesThe former OpenAI researcher’s fund was forced to unwind public equities after leveraged public bets plummeted. But he still has cards to play. (opens original source in a new tab)Marina Temkin·31 July 2026
