Welcome to the Future

In the global push to decarbonize transportation, energy storage, and portable electronics, batteries have long been the bottleneck. Current lithium-ion technology — ubiquitous in electric vehicles (EVs), smartphones, and grid storage — still faces well-known limitations: restricted energy density, long charging times, safety concerns from flammable liquid electrolytes, and gradual capacity loss over repeated cycles. These constraints have, until recently, kept truly transformative electric mobility and long-duration energy storage at bay.

The world is rushing to go green. From solar farms to electric vehicles, from carbon capture plants to recyclable sneakers — sustainability has become both a moral imperative and a marketing buzzword. Investors are prioritizing ESG portfolios, governments are offering incentives, and companies are rebranding entire product lines as “eco-friendly.”

Water and energy are inextricably linked. Producing fresh water requires energy, and many forms of energy production require significant amounts of water. As the climate crisis intensifies, water scarcity is becoming one of the defining challenges of the century—particularly in regions where rising temperatures, drought, and population growth are placing pressure on already stressed supplies. This makes the search for sustainable water and energy solutions more urgent than ever.

Natural hydrogen is emerging as one of the most intriguing frontiers in the clean energy landscape—abundant, naturally occurring, and potentially far cheaper than other hydrogen sources. To help investors and industry observers track this fast-moving space, energy expert Morten Stahl has launched the NatH2 Index: a curated selection of the top publicly traded companies focused on natural hydrogen exploration. In this interview, he explains the thinking behind the index, why now is the time to watch this market, and what makes natural hydrogen such a unique opportunity.

As the world grapples with rising levels of plastic pollution, food waste, and the urgent need for sustainable supply chains, innovation in food packaging is more vital than ever. Traditional materials often fall short—not only in terms of environmental impact but also in their ability to preserve freshness and reduce spoilage.

Access to surgical care remains a critical challenge in low- and middle-income countries, where millions of lives are lost each year due to the scarcity of essential medical equipment. Despite efforts to address this issue, nearly 40% of donated medical devices in sub-Saharan Africa go to waste.