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We live in a world that is wealthier, but also more unequal, than ever before. Here we take a look at innovative approaches and solutions working to close up that growing inequality gap and ensure social justice for the many, not just the few.

Our Digital Carbon Footprint: What’s the Environmental Impact of the Online World?

Every single search query, every streamed song or video and every email sent, billions of times over all around the world - it all adds up to an ever-increasing global demand for electricity, and to rising CO2 emissions too. Our increasing reliance on digital tools has an environmental impact that's becoming increasingly harder to ignore.

The Berkeley Protocol is Setting International Standards for Digital Open Source Investigations 

Open-source digitisation is set to take a larger role in the crises of our time. The Berkeley Protocol aims to outline regulations to mitigate its rampant unreliability and inconsistency.

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A2EI

Solar Energy in Africa: “If We Don’t Know the Real Problem, the Solution Will Probably Be the Wrong One”

The non-profit Access to Energy Institute (A2EI) aims to supply as many people as possible in Africa with solar power. It relies on comprehensive, data-driven problem analysis and optimised solutions to achieve this.

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Fairphone

iFixit Analysis Praises This Modular Smartphone, But One Issue Remains

Independent reviewer iFixit has praised Fairphone for their modular smartphone. But, is it perfect? We're not sure.

Reset 2023 Roundup: 5 Impactful Climate Projects to Donate To

Christmas time is donation time! But, with all the choice of wonderful sustainability projects to pick from, how does one choose?

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How Can Digitalisation Help Decarbonise the Building Sector?

Major transformations are needed to achieve the climate targets in the building sector. Here we provide an overview of the role digital technologies play in the industry.

The Trust-Building Power of Social Licenses for Data

Social licenses can serve as a pathway to bridge the trust gap that exists when openly sharing data, an idea that continues to instill distrust among some citizens.

Drinking Water: Is It Time to Tap Out Bottled Water?

Water, water everywhere... By now, we know full well that our obsession with bottled water is damaging the planet. But, is it damaging us, too?

What Is Child Labour? Definition, and What to Look Out For

Child labour is defined as work that harms or exploits children, and it's a lot more common than you might think. While progress has been made around the world in the fight against child labour, there's still a long way to go.