globalEDGE Blog Archive December 2023

As we bid farewell to the Fall 2023 semester at Michigan State University, our dedicated team of student blog writers is set to embark on a well-deserved winter break. They'll be away from the university campus, taking the opportunity to travel and savor the joyous holiday season with friends and family.

For millennia, the elusive beauty of the Northern Lights have captivated travelers worldwide, proving their magnetic draw. As more and more people flock to the northernmost parts of the world to try and catch a glimpse of the famous celestial light show, the international Northern Lights tourism industry has undergone a remarkable evolution, transitioning from niche interest to burgeoning global business.

In the materials and minerals category, China stands first as the leader in graphite production. This utterly important yet overlooked material is used in many different industries for many purposes, from nuclear plants to the pencils.

Shenzhen, China, became the first city in the world to adopt electric buses when it fully electrified its public transportation system, setting a pattern for the rest of the globe. With China emerging as the global leader in electric buses and trucks, accounting for over 90% of the total in 2021, this innovative step signaled the start of an electric Revolution.