Economy

Falling sales cause sour grapes for iconic Portugal wine
Falling sales cause sour grapes for iconic Portugal wine

Jose Manuel Ferreira should have already started harvesting grapes on his century-old vineyard in northern Portugal -- instead he is still looking for a buyer for his crop. "Unfortunately, this means there is likely to be quite a lot of grapes left uncollected in the vineyards."

Ethiopia's 'korale' recyclers turn waste into money
Ethiopia's 'korale' recyclers turn waste into money

With a tattered bag on his back, Dereje Enigdamekonen trawled the endless alleyways of the Merkato market in Addis Ababa, calling for the Ethiopian capital's abundant scrap. "It is also beneficial for Addis Ababa: if this waste were not collected, the city's landfills would overflow.

Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?
Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?

For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other financial approaches to protecting the environment. The market in biodiversity credits or certificates -- which monetise activities that claim to protect or restore nature -- is new, unregulated and stalked by fears of "greenwashing".

Strike-hit Boeing leaves experts puzzled by strategy
Strike-hit Boeing leaves experts puzzled by strategy

A historic round of cost-cutting measures at Boeing has left experts perplexed and wondering whether the aviation giant, plagued by a month-long strike, is sacrificing its future. The direct financial impact of the first month of the strike reached $5 billion, including $3.26 billion for Boeing, according to Anderson Economic Group.