2022 IMPO Database Statement 210719_July 2021

Jul 27th, 2021

Study Outlines High Costs of Phoenix's Extreme Heat

Phoenix was always scorching, but climate change has made it even hotter.

Computer Chip Firm Micron Plans Design Center in Atlanta

It will create 500 jobs.

A container port is pictured in Nantong in eastern China's Jiangsu province Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. China's exports rose by double digits in November but growth declined, while imports accelerated in a sign of stronger domestic demand.

U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in October

Exports rose 8.1%.

This photo shows a tunnel inside the Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on Jan. 26, 2018. The state of Hawaii says a laboratory has detected petroleum product in a water sample from an elementary school near Pearl Harbor. The news comes amid heightened concerns that fuel from the massive Navy storage facility may contaminate Oahu's water supply.

Navy Halts Use of Fuel Storage Complex Above Hawaii Aquifer

Fuel from the tanks is used to power many U.S. military ships and planes that patrol the Pacific Ocean.

Tesla Wants Court Approval of Defamation Case Victory

A former engineer had sued the automaker over her termination.

EV Maker Crashes After Disclosing SEC Subpoena

It dragged much of the EV sector down with it.

Protesters stand on the highway during a protest, Belgrade, Serbia, Dec. 4, 2021.

Protesters Block Roads Over Planned Lithium Mine

Environmental groups have criticized the government for failing to combat widespread pollution.

In this Oct. 4, 2021, file photo, a security guard stands at the headquarters of China Evergrande Group in Hong Kong. On Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, troubled Chinese developer China Evergrande Group, struggling under $310 billion in debt, warned it may run out of money to “perform its financial obligations,” sending regulators scrambling to reassure investors that China’s financial markets can be protected from a potential impact.

Struggling Chinese Developer Warns it Could Run Out of Money

Regulators tried to soothe investor fears by issuing statements saying China’s financial system was strong and that default rates are low.

North Carolina officials have scheduled a Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, news conference to announce a major economic development project, which likely will be construction of a Toyota electric vehicle battery factory with 1,750 workers.

Toyota to Build $1.3B Battery Plant in U.S.

It will employ at least 1,750 people.

Street sign outside the New York Stock Exchange, Jan. 3, 2020.

U.S. Steps Up Disclosure Pressure on Chinese Companies

They will need to reveal more information — or leave U.S. stock markets.

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Business Economists Foresee Persistent Inflation

Eighty-seven percent of the panelists have identified supply chain bottlenecks as a major factor in the acceleration of prices.

How Industry 4.0 Drives Sustainable Manufacturing

Manufacturing can be an exemplar of sustainability by adopting Industry 4.0 towards decarbonization and for building a circular economy.