As far as legislative moments go, the passage of a minor amendment to an innocuous US House resolution on Wednesday was not exactly groundbreaking. But for space exploration enthusiasts, the amendment …
Environmental impact of AI: Pioneering solutions for a sustainable future
The past several years have seen artificial intelligence (AI) emerge as a global transformative force possessing the power to revolutionize several industries. From autonomous vehicles to smart home …
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Heatwave in India leaves millions struggling to cope
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that temperatures in the country are rising more rapidly and earlier than normal years. Heatwaves are common in India, particularly in May …
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Blockchain Aims to Lower Product Waste, Emissions
A new blockchain that will use low energy and offset its emissions by helping determine the market value of products and thus encouraging their reuse is being released by digital trading company …
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World now sees twice as many days over 50C
According to a new analysis from BBC, the number of extremely hot days every year has doubled since the 1980s, likely due to climate change. The extreme temperature is also occurring in more areas of …
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Ongoing ransomware attack leaves systems badly affected, says Scottish environment agency
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) confirmed this week that they are still struggling to mend systems after a ransomware attack hit the agency last month. SEPA stated that its contact …
Singapore touts ‘greener’ digital monetary gifts this Lunar New Year
The gift-giving tradition on the Lunar New Year sees an annual production of new bank notes. The energy required estimates to release 330 tonnes of carbon emissions as a result. This number is …
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Facebook and Google Earth help probe eco-crimes in the Middle East
Conflict and corruption in the Middle East have a large impact on the environment, although it is difficult to record and punish these crimes. Some crimes include makeshift oil refineries in Syria and …
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Airbus Bets on Hydrogen to Deliver Zero-Emission Jets
In September, company Airbus SE laid out a five-year plan to develop a commercially viable hydrogen aircraft despite obstacles such as the issue of storing highly combustible hydrogen. Airbus is …
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Federal Researchers Create ‘Second Skin’ to Shield Against Biological Threats
A team of scientists and researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have developed a breathable and protective smart fabric that is designed to shield wearers by reacting to chemical and …
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