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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Google-backed coalition to help scale ocean, rock carbon removals
LONDON, July 14 (Reuters) - A coalition backed by Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab, Stripe and Shopify ( opens new tab will spend $1.7 million to buy carbon removal credits from three early stage firms on behalf of the tech giants to help scale up the nascent markets, an executive told Reuters. The world is expected to need to suck between five and 10 billion tons a year of carbon emissions out of the atmosphere by mid-century to reach its climate goals, yet at the moment most technologies are small scale. The coalition, called Frontier, is also backed by H&M Group ( opens new tab, JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), opens new tab and Salesforce (CRM.N), opens new tab, among others. The group, which aggregates demand from its members, will spend $1.7 million to buy credits from U.S.-firm Karbonetiq, Italy-based Limenet and Canadian firm pHathom. By contracting to buy early, the firms are better able to hire, raise finance and get the technologies off the ground, said Hannah Bebbington, head of deployment at Frontier. "It allows companies to demonstrate commercial viability," she said. Frontier's support for these early stage firms, which aim to lock emissions away in the ocean or in rocks and industrial waste, marks its fifth series of commitments. Frontier, which was set up in 2022, aims to invest at least $1 billion in carbon removal credits between 2022 and 2030. It has already committed $600 million, some on the series of pre-purchases and the bulk on a series of off-take agreements with larger firms. Last week, it agreed to pay $41 million for 116,000 tons from waste biomass firm Arbor, opens new tab. For oceans, the aim is to increase the alkalinity of the water, helping it to lock away more carbon emissions. This is often done by adding "quicklime", made from limestone. For the mineralization technologies, meanwhile, projects attempt to speed up the process whereby rocks and industrial waste naturally absorb carbon dioxide, for example by crushing up the material to create a larger surface area. Bebbington said both technologies had the potential to be impactful because they could be scaled quickly and cheaply. "We think (they) are extremely compelling from that really cheap at really large scale perspective."


Globe and Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Frontier to Report Second-Quarter 2025 Earnings on July 29, 2025
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (NASDAQ:FYBR): What's happening? Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. (NASDAQ: FYBR) ('Frontier') today announced it will report its second-quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. Pending Acquisition by Verizon As previously announced, on September 4, 2024, Verizon Communications Inc. ('Verizon') and Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier (the 'transaction'). Due to the pending transaction, Frontier will not host a conference call to review quarterly results or provide a financial outlook. About Frontier Frontier (NASDAQ: FYBR) is the largest pure-play fiber provider in the U.S. Driven by our purpose, Building Gigabit America®, we deliver blazing-fast broadband connectivity that unlocks the potential of millions of consumers and businesses. For more information, visit


USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chip and Joanna Gaines spark backlash for casting gay couple on 'Frontier' show
Chip and Joanna Gaines have landed in hot water with some portions of the Christian community. The home improvement power couple, who have long been vocal about their Christian faith, angered some viewers when a new show they produced featured a same-sex couple. "Back to the Frontier," which premiered this month on HBO Max and their own Magnolia Network (Thursdays, 8 ET/PT), follows several families as they attempt to live life like frontiersmen in the 1800s. Among the families taking on the challenge is the Hanna/Riggs clan from Texas, comprised of married couple Jason Hanna and Joe Riggs and their 10-year-old twin sons. Why Joanna Gaines cried over frontier reality series: 'I'm not a crier, but I felt it' The choice to include them was met with immediate backlash from the evangelical community as notable pastors and media personalities participated in a digital pile-on, chiding the Gaineses for allegedly shirking their Christian values. On July 12, Franklin Graham — the powerful evangelist and son of pastor Billy Graham, one of the most famous faith leaders in American history — took to X to slam the Gaineses' decision to cast a gay couple on "Frontier." "While we are to love people, we should love them enough to tell them the truth of God's Word. His Word is absolute truth. God loves us, and His design for marriage is between one man and one woman," Graham wrote. "Promoting something that God defines as sin is in itself sin." While same-sex marriage was legalized nationwide in 2015 in the U.S., large sects of the evangelical Christian movement continue to oppose it. "Why are you promoting homosexuality as a Christian? Why compromise on the Bible's clear teachings on this? Why support homosexuals buying kids? Disappointed would be an understatement," Christian sports commentator Jon Root wrote in a post on X. But Chip Gaines hit back, responding to the post with a Bible verse. "'But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,' 1 Peter 3:15," Gaines retorted. "I really felt the hope, and gentleness and respect here." In another post, Chip encouraged viewers, especially those with his shared faith to watch "Frontier" with an open mind. "Talk, ask qustns, listen.. maybe even learn. Too much to ask of modern American Christian culture. Judge 1st, understand later/never," he wrote on X. "It's a sad sunday when 'non believers' have never been confronted with hate or vitriol until they are introduced to a modern American Christian." Chip and Joanna Gaines have long been open about their Christianity In part by sharing their own views on religion and faith, the Magnolia founders and home renovation gurus have gained a following of their own since their HGTV show "Fixer Upper" first premiered in 2013. Beyond their TV network, they have a successful home goods line at Target, several New York Times bestselling books and a Texas-based market that boasts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. On July 14, the Gaineses were even named guest sharks on the ABC business pitch competition series "Shark Tank." The Gaineses rose to fame on "Fixer" in which they starred for five seasons as they renovated homes in Waco, Texas from 2013 to 2018. The undeniable appeal of Chip and Joanna Gaines, HGTV's prom king and queen, explained The couple has has remained fairly mum on political issues, seemingly to appease their wide fanbase. Frustrations with the Gaineses from certain viewers, however, have been simmering under the surface for some time. The couple agitated conservative fans when they attended a state dinner hosted by former President Joe Biden with ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at the White House in April 2023. Joanna Gaines, whose own mother is South Korean, traced her heritage in her memoir "The Stories We Tell," published the previous year. "Frontier," is supposed to be devoid of modernity, a Thursday night throwback to a time gone by. In an interview this month with USA TODAY, Joanna Gaines said the series made her cry: "I'm not a crier, but I felt it." "I felt this sense of peace; I felt home," she said. "The idea that these three families got out of their busy rut and got to have this experience of eight weeks together going through the hard, going through the beautiful, it was like this spiritual experience that I felt for these families." Contributing: Erin Jensen
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ranking The 5 Cheapest Trucks In America
Ranking The 5 Cheapest Trucks In America originally appeared on Autoblog. As much as small sedans and crossovers are the most affordable new cars in America, some people simply can't do without a pickup truck. Be it for towing, off-roading, or transporting larger or awkwardly-shaped items, pickups are hard to beat. But if you can't afford one of the most expensive new trucks in America, we've put together a list of the cheapest ones, ranked from most to least expensive. Only the cheapest derivative of each truck has been included, and the prices indicated below exclude the destination charge and any options. Finally, as pricing changes regularly, these are the cheapest new pickups at the time of publishing. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article One of three mid-size pickups on this list, Nissan's trusty Frontier starts at just over $32k for the King Cab in basic S guise (note that the crew cab Pro-4X is pictured above). Like other Frontiers, this variant has a 3.8-liter V6 engine making 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with four-wheel drive optional. A nine-speed automatic transmission is standard. In 4x2 guise, this pickup can tow up to 7,150 pounds. Base S specification includes the following standard features: 16-inch steel wheels with painted finish Halogen headlights Black grille and door handles Four-person seating Four-speaker sound system Eight-inch color touchscreen Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Blind-spot warning Rear parking sensors Rear automatic braking With its rugged looks and ample power, this is a solid workhorse, yet it still has enough amenities for comfortable daily use. The absence of forced induction and electrification should improve long-term reliability. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Sticking with mid-size pickups, the cheapest Colorado starts at only $150 less than the Frontier. Unlike the Nissan, this is a Crew Cab with proper rear doors, so rear-seat access will be effortless. RWD is standard and 4WD optional, and this model gets GM's 2.7-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, known as the TurboMax. It makes 310 hp and 430 lb-ft; that torque figure dwarfs the Frontier's N/A V6, and the Chevy can also tow up to 7,700 lbs. The following features are standard on the Colorado WT: 17-inch steel wheels Halogen headlights 11.3-inch LCD display Six-speaker sound system Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Single-zone manual climate control Automatic emergency braking Rear cross-traffic braking Blind-zone steering assist Although it has the same basic look as the Frontier, the Colorado looks like a better buy with its Crew Cab, superior torque, and better towing. But if you want a V6, the Nissan is the winner. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article Like the Frontier, Toyota's cheapest mid-size pickup has the same cab layout, but Toyota refers to it as an XtraCab. A 2.4-liter turbocharged four-pot is standard, and it makes 228 hp and 243 lb-ft; that's some way short of its Nissan and Chevy rivals at this price point. RWD is standard and 4WD is optional, while the Tacoma has an eight-speed automatic. Towing for this model is 3,500 lbs, which is less than half that of the Nissan and Chevy. These are the standard features on the Tacoma SR XtraCab: 17-inch steel wheels LED headlights and LED bed lighting Eight-inch touchscreen Four-speaker sound system Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Full-speed adaptive cruise control Lane departure warning Road sign assist LED exterior lighting aside, the Toyota isn't much better equipped than the cheaper Nissan and Chevy. However, that Toyota badge counts for a lot, which is the main reason to choose this model over its rivals. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article This is the first entry in the compact pickup segment, and also the first one on our list with unibody construction. In entry-level SE form (the Limited is pictured above), the Santa Cruz has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 191 hp and 181 lb-ft. FWD is standard and AWD is optional, and it has an eight-speed automatic. With trailer brakes, the Santa Cruz is capable of towing up to 3,500 lbs. It's more comfortable to drive than any of the preceding pickups, though. By dipping into the compact truck segment, buyers do get more features for the money, at the expense of capability. The Santa Cruz SE gets these features as standard: 18-inch alloy wheels Projector bi-LED headlights and LED DRLs Lockable under-bed storage compartment 12.3-inch touchscreen display Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Blind-spot collision warning Rear cross-traffic alert Driver attention warning Standard alloys, a bigger infotainment screen, and sportier looks make the base Santa Cruz feel a lot less utilitarian than the other trucks here. If you don't need to tow more than it can handle, it'll be a better daily driver. View the 3 images of this gallery on the original article And so we arrive at the cheapest new truck on sale right now, which is the Ford Maverick XL. It's quite a bit pricier than it was, but it's still the cheapest new truck on sale. The standard hybrid powertrain produces just 191 hp, but the upside is its combined consumption of 38 mpg, better than any other pickup. For only $125 more, you can get the 250-hp turbocharged model, which also replaces the CVT with an eight-speed automatic. FWD is standard, and this compact unibody truck can tow up to 4,000 lbs, but only with the tow package. The following features are standard: 17-inch steel wheels LED reflector headlights Single-zone air conditioning Eight-inch productivity screen and 13.2-inch touchscreen Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Six-speaker sound system Automatic emergency braking Automatic high beams Although the Maverick XL doesn't have as many driver-assist features as the other trucks here, you can add the Ford Co-Pilot360 pack for $795, which adds blind-spot monitoring, reverse sensors, lane-keep alert, and more. Given its price and excellent efficiency, this is the most affordable pickup to buy and run (in hybrid form). At least, that's until the Slate electric pickup arrives, which promises an even lower starting The 5 Cheapest Trucks In America first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.


Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Google-backed coalition to help scale ocean, rock carbon removals
A coalition backed by Google , Stripe and Shopify will spend $1.7 million to buy carbon removal credits from three early stage firms on behalf of the tech giants to help scale up the nascent markets, an executive told Reuters. The world is expected to need to suck between five and 10 billion tons a year of carbon emissions out of the atmosphere by mid-century to reach its climate goals, yet at the moment most technologies are small scale. The coalition, called Frontier, is also backed by H&M Group , JPMorgan Chase and Salesforce, among others. The group, which aggregates demand from its members, will spend $1.7 million to buy credits from U.S.-firm Karbonetiq, Italy-based Limenet and Canadian firm pHathom. By contracting to buy early, the firms are better able to hire, raise finance and get the technologies off the ground, said Hannah Bebbington, head of deployment at Frontier. 'It allows companies to demonstrate commercial viability,' she said. Frontier's support for these early stage firms, which aim to lock emissions away in the ocean or in rocks and industrial waste, marks its fifth series of commitments. Frontier, which was set up in 2022, aims to invest at least $1 billion in carbon removal credits between 2022 and 2030. It has already committed $600 million, some on the series of pre-purchases and the bulk on a series of off-take agreements with larger firms. Last week, it agreed to pay $41 million for 116,000 tons from waste biomass firm Arbor. For oceans, the aim is to increase the alkalinity of the water, helping it to lock away more carbon emissions. This is often done by adding 'quicklime', made from limestone. For the mineralization technologies, meanwhile, projects attempt to speed up the process whereby rocks and industrial waste naturally absorb carbon dioxide, for example by crushing up the material to create a larger surface area. Bebbington said both technologies had the potential to be impactful because they could be scaled quickly and cheaply. 'We think (they) are extremely compelling from that really cheap at really large scale perspective.'