[On-Site Report]
As more companies and consumers turn towards solar power, new businesses are starting to emerge to support this expanding market. This episode features a Japanese company that has created a robot designed specifically for cleaning solar panels and another business that is using satellite data and AI to choose the best locations for panel placement.

[In Depth: China's "Zero-Covid" Policy Risks Economic Contagion]
The Beijing Olympics is putting the spotlight on China's measures to contain the coronavirus. The country has been living under a strict zero-COVID policy. But the highly contagious Omicron variant has some questioning whether the economic costs are sustainable.

[Global Trends: Indonesia's EV Push Carries Carbon Cost]
Indonesia is eyeing a future as a hub for the electric vehicle industry. It wants to make use of the country's vast supply of nickel to help build batteries. But the plan is drawing concern from a surprising source: environmentalists. We find out why.

[On-Site Report]
This episode features a cosmetics retailer that is taking its in-store consulting services online and a self-service salon that gives members unlimited access to a variety of high-end beauty products.

[In Depth: Japan's Economic Recovery Lags Behind]
Japan's economy is recovering from the effect of the coronavirus pandemic. But the world's third largest economy is lagging behind other countries. We look into why.

[Global Trends: Fostering the New Generation of Social Entrepreneurs]
Social businesses tackle environmental problems, human rights issues or other causes. But it is not always easy for them to secure funding or turn a profit. We learn about a network that is helping social entrepreneurs help each other.