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Nine million Americans live near an orphan oil and gas well. These wells have no owner and they were never sealed, so they’re leaking out tons of methane and deadly gases unchecked. Some are 150 years old, and were lost with time. So finding and plugging them with cement can be so costly, most states

Roger Federer reunites with friend and comedian Trevor Noah to give an exclusive interview to the FT on the set of the tennis great’s latest film for Switzerland Tourism, in which they share advice on visiting the country, from Appenzell to Zurich, via cold-water swimming, train travel and skiing the Matterhorn — or not. #rogerfederer

Aluminum in Ford’s new electric pickup truck can be traced back to mines in the Amazon whose owners have long faced allegations of pollution and land appropriation. We meet the communities fighting back. New episode of Bloomberg Investigates coming soon. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg

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Put this on your bucket list: Luxury onsen mangoes, a dream ski resort, $1,200-a-night zen hotel, and some of Japan’s most coveted sushi. Take a trip to Hokkaido with Bloomberg’s Kurumi Mori in this episode of “Famous For.” ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers

There are nearly 26 million sheep in New Zealand. Workers at Tom O’Sullivan’s farm shear 25,000 of them in less than two weeks. But the cost of shearing the sheep comes dangerously close to wiping out any potential profits. MORE BUSINESS INSIDER VIDEOS: How Five Of Egypt’s Ancient Crafts Survived For Centuries | Still Standing

There are over 1,000 species of cactus and most can be found in Mexico. Two entrepreneurs have found a way to turn this hardy plant into an alternative form of leather. Desserto is out to offer sustainable alternatives to more than just the fashion industry. #sustainability #fashion #bloomberg ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become

Bilona ghee is ghee that’s hand-churned from the milk of native South Asian cows. Whereas factory-made ghee sells in India for around 585 rupees per kilogram, bilona ghee can cost up to 1,900 rupees per kilogram — over three times as much. Compared to industrial ghee, it takes much longer to make, but the end

While China is on track to meet or exceed its target of 5 per cent growth for the year, economists warn that the recovery is uneven and remains in its early stages. Read more at https://on.ft.com/3HrUHF6 #china #chinaeconomy #beijing #asia #pandemic #chinabusiness See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or

One of the icons of both American retail and the meme stock craze is calling it quits. Here’s why Bed, Bath & Beyond couldn’t survive. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering

Is this a vision of the future of industry? Fewer workers, more machines, fully automated.

The Ocean Cleanup started removing plastic from the ocean a decade ago. But most of that plastic comes from rivers, so it started building solar-powered river cleaners to catch garbage before it goes out to sea. 00:00 Intro 01:26 Interceptor Process 03:08 Waste Issues in Santo Domingo 05:13 The Great Pacific Garbage Patch 06:20 Potential

The McBride Sisters Wine Company is the largest Black-owned wine company in the United States. Check out their story of finding one another and building a company that’s breaking all the rules – starting with: which wine you should pair with tacos. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks:

General Motors has unveiled the eighth generation of the Chevrolet Corvette. The model is, arguably, the biggest change for the Corvette since the sports car was first introduced in 1953. The Corvette has changed a lot over the years, but it has always remained a front-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports car. The new 2020 Corvette has its

Kampot pepper, grown in Cambodia, is so expensive because it’s considered the Champagne of pepper. In 2016, the European Union awarded pepper grown in this region a protected geographical indication. The taste of Kampot peppercorns is described as fresh, citrusy, fruity, and pungent. But these peppercorns don’t come cheap. Wholesale Kampot black pepper costs $15

The end of the UK government’s energy support scheme threatens thousands of businesses. One bakery’s struggle illustrates why analysts anticipate a wave of insolvencies across the country. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by

Countries in the Middle East and Africa desperately need wheat. But Russian troops have trapped it in Ukrainian ports. Why is this a global problem? Editor’s Note: At 2:20, this video failed to highlight Portugal as a member of the EU. Insider regrets the error. MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: Why Salt Farmers Risk Their Lives

Mexico City is sinking by as much as 20 inches per year. Here’s how Isla Urbana’s rainwater harvesting systems are helping fight drought and reduce the water strain in Mexico’s capital. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s

Brazil nuts are one of the most sustainable nuts. They’re not grown on farms. They’re collected in the rainforest after they drop naturally off wild trees. While the nuts support Indigenous tribes’ livelihoods, collectors have a tough job. They have to hike deep into the jungle, avoiding deadly falling nuts and wildlife, all to haul

TikTok’s secret algorithm has been blamed for sending young users content that pushes some into a spiral of self-harm. We take a look at the darker side of the world’s most downloaded app. New episode of Bloomberg Investigates coming April 26. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join

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In the face of climate change, developed nations at COP27 are under pressure to support hard-hit countries such as India. The FT meets farmers, students, business owners, factory workers and scientists to hear first hand the lasting impact of rising temperatures on working conditions and productivity. Read more at https://on.ft.com/3UKeN1z Supported by the Pulitzer Center

Some supply chain crises are acute. A bottleneck at the ports. A shortage of semiconductors. These can get fixed, to some extent, with concerted policy choices. But other crises are slower moving and don’t have one easy fix. In the coming years, the bourbon supply chain could be under threat, due to a shortage of

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Data from Barclays shows an increase in card expenditure but suggests that households continue to cut back on purchases in the face of high energy bills and other cost pressures #ukeconomy #consumerspending #inflation #ukconsumerspending #ukinflation #costoflivingcrisis See if you get the FT for free as a student (http://ft.com/schoolsarefree) or start a £1 trial: https://subs.ft.com/spa3_trial?segmentId=3d4ba81b-96bb-cef0-9ece-29efd6ef2132. ►

Mar. 3 (Bloomberg) — The world’s billionaires are paying up to soundproof their private airliner-size jets. Engineers are now able to bring in-flight cabin noise levels down so low that you can have a normal conversation standing up to 16 feet away from another person. We find out how they do it and why you

Bowery is a hydroponic farm inside a warehouse in Kearny, New Jersey. The energy-efficient facility uses automation and machine learning to grow delicious vegetables year-round, without worrying about traditional farming challenges like weather and unwelcome animals.

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Celebrated chef Daniel Boulud invites you into the kitchen as he prepares the ultimate cocktail party appetizer: lobster salad, three ways. Whether curried on a pappadom crisp, elevated with smoked paprika on a crostini, or simply dressed on a mini bun, the “wonderful array of taste, texture, and color” makes for an upscale twist on

Despite Berkshire Hathaway’s large investments in big banks, Charlie Munger says the banks need more regulation and less risk on their trading books.