Suneet Singal

If you're serious about addressing climate change in your organization or industry, you can’t afford to ignore the rapid progress happening in green tech. What used to be experimental is now entering commercial use—from carbon-capturing cement to AI-driven agriculture. These aren't just cool ideas; they're working solutions scaling in real time. This article walks you through five impactful innovations in renewable energy, carbon capture, electric transport, smart farming, and circular economy design—each offering tangible results in the climate fight. Whether you work in energy, logistics, or agriculture, these developments are shaping how we solve climate-related problems in ways that are measurable, scalable, and commercially viable. 1. Clean Energy Tech: Wind and Solar Take the Lead The energy grid is undergoing its biggest shift in over a century, and you're watching solar and wind quietly take over. In 2024, the United States generated more electricity from wind a...

Buying a home in today’s market feels different from just a few years ago. Interest rates are no longer sitting near historic lows—they’ve climbed past 6.5%, changing what you can realistically afford. If you’re trying to figure out how far your money will go now, you need a clear picture of how rates affect monthly payments, loan qualification, market behavior, and how buyers like you are adapting. This guide walks you through each of those areas with real numbers, practical advice, and options that keep you in the game—even when mortgage rates are working against you. Higher Interest Rates Mean Higher Monthly Payments One of the most noticeable effects of rising interest rates is how much they drive up your monthly mortgage bill. If you’re financing $400,000, a 3.5% interest rate gives you a payment around $1,796. At 6.8%, that same loan costs about $2,611 per month. That’s a jump of more than $800 a month—without changing anything but the interest rate. For many buyers, that increas...