This week we cover citrus-powered cities, Bitcoin turbulence, and intergalactic grapes. Plus, the future of events engagement, and eco-friendly gemstones.

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Orange is the new green

Seville is at no risk of running out of juice thanks to a new project using emissions from the fermentation of spare oranges to create green electricity. Reducing food waste while saving the planet – that’s the kind of innovation we love to see.

Get your vitamins

Ups and downs

Nobody can have a good day every day. After weeks of activity, including significant backing from Elon Musk and hitting a series of record highs, Bitcoin has taken a fall.

Ride the crypto rollercoaster

Diamonds are the planet’s best friend

Nothing makes a diamond shine brighter than the knowledge that it has been mined sustainably. While some companies strive for greener production processes, others dream of creating the jewels in a lab – and even from thin air.

Bring some sparkle to your day

Roll up, roll up

Webinars are so last year. In this article for Business Leader, Toby Lewis, CEO of virtual events specialist and Sapience client Live Group, considers how tech-savvy Chief Engagement Officers will be crucial to a future of more meaningful and sustainable engagement.

Set the stage

And finally… Well-travelled wine

Would you care to try a merlot from the International Space Station? Researchers have sent vines into orbit to test how they cope in extreme conditions, hopefully helping us ensure other plants’ survival as climate change alters our environment.

Cheers to that

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