Is Microsoft’s Sustainability Approach Enough?
It’s hard to imagine a professional or educational scenario where Word, Powerpoint, or Excel would not be applicable. Beyond these indispensable software programs, it is difficult to envision the gaming industry without the Xbox. Whether in the office, at school,
Green Google: Are Tech Brands the Sustainable Superheroes of the 21st Century?
Encompassing all aspects of online daily life, Google offers everything from email, maps, domotics, transportation and Google Meet to Google Drive for cloud storage of files. The array of services offered by the tech giant have been essential, especially over
Cyklone Tidal Energy: On A Mission To Become A Key Player In The Energy Industry
We’re in 2021 and three-quarters of our energy is still coming from fossil fuels. Only 16% is coming from low-carbon sources, from which 11.4% are renewable (wind, solar, water), and 4.3% nuclear. We still have a long way to go
Facebook: Sustainability Redemption?
Our daily lives are constantly consumed by various social networking sites. Whether through platforms such as Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger or the app itself, it’s fair to say that Facebook plays an indispensable role in how society operates. Facebook obviously makes
How to Increase Healthcare Access for Women in Afghanistan
Solver Alia Rasoully, President of WISE Afghanistan, is uplifting women in Afghanistan by providing access to education and healthcare. Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world. Every 27 minutes a woman in Afghanistan dies due to childbirth, with
2021 Architecture Biennale: A Social and Anthropologic Response to Our ‘Built Future’
Through a selection of projects and research programs, the 2021 Architecture Biennale’s curator Hashim Sarkis invites the visitors to overview a series of answers to today’s environment, society and technology, and their future evolution. The visitors are involved in the
OXGAV, The World’s First Ever Conservation Venture Capital Studio
Oxford University, in collaboration with Global Accelerated Ventures (GAV) and the research commercialization arm of the university, Oxford University Innovation, are forming the Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio (OXGAV). OXGAV was designed with a very specific purpose: to vigorously help launch technological innovations that can
The Pros and Cons of Emerging Technology in Our Food System
While emerging technology brings potential to revolutionize our food system; there are trade-offs that need to be acknowledged and addressed. New study finds emerging technologies for agriculture, however optimistic, all have some potential negative trade-offs. But we have methods, the science,
Interconnectors, European Electricity and Brexit
Electrical interconnectors could avoid more than 100 million tonnes of UK carbon emissions between now and 2030. Contributing in this respect is the National Grid’s IFA-2 interconnector. The recently powered-up IFA-2 is the product of a £700 million shared investment
Virtual Theatre Began as Temporary Solution But It Offers Much More
In recent months, live theatre has transitioned from stage to screen and the result is a new kind of theatrical experience. Instead of a curtain, a black screen keeps me in waiting. The show will begin in a few minutes, it
Apple Commits to Become Carbon Neutral by 2030
How are the biggest companies in the world working to reduce their carbon footprint? Apple has announced a target of becoming carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing supply chain by 2030. The new commitment means that by 2030, every Apple
Greening The Economy: How Manufacturing, Technology & Individuals Can Help
Greening the economy is not a slogan, it is a matter for all of us, and a vital one that can make a huge difference, not only to save the planet but, more practically, to make more money. This article