Beyond tourism, who will dominate the $1 trillion space economy? | Counting the Cost

For decades, space was the preserve of governments and accessible only by taxpayer-funded rockets. Its exploration was politicised by cold-war rivalries. But in the last month, billionaires have accelerated our passion for the heavens.

Melissa Thorpe, head of Spaceport Cornwall, tells us why data, and not tourism, will be the big money-spinners.

Back on earth, agriculture accounts for a third of global emissions. Teni Ekundare, head of investor outreach at the FAIRR, which represents investors with $40 trillion under management, explains why agriculture needs a radical overhaul to reach net-zero emissions.

[CheCosaTesoro]

Again it's the super rich who have the largest co2 footprint. We are meant to be reducing instead it's increasing.

[justinharris]

That’s really sad What is going on in the Netherlands I’m glad America does not do that…Getting rid of cows to Save the planet is insane For the record

[megetmorsomt]

When do we get to cull some of these green lunatics? - They're everywhere!

[justinharris]

Ridiculous…Do you want to get rid of cows to are you crazy?