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Greener Data Centres Thanks to Refurbishment? We Asked Techbuyer

The demand for computing capacity is increasing worldwide whilst reports of the environmental impact of data centres grow. Techbuyer aims to counter this with refurbished servers.

Smartphones Can Be Used for Vital Earthquake Mapping

A new step towards high-resolution earthquake mapping could be coming from the inside your pocket. Accelerometers in mobile phones are providing data to understand the phenomenon and keep our cities safer.

Civic Tech

Ways out of the Climate Crisis with Digital Civic Engagement

With the help of digital tools, citizens can uncover environmental problems, collect important data and support protective measures. In this Special Feature, we explore the question: How can civic tech solutions advance climate protection?

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Satellites and Drones

Effective Helpers for Sustainable Development?

When it comes to protecting the environment and tracking changes in our climate, satellites and drones have become indispensable. If only there wasn’t the issue of all that space debris… In RESET’s latest special feature, we’ve been taking a look at the potentials – and pitfalls – of satellites and drones for a sustainable future on this planet.

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Artificial Intelligence

Can Computing Power Save Our Planet?

Artificial intelligence has long since solved complex tasks and made our everyday lives easier. But do intelligent computer programmes also provide new solutions for environmental and climate protection? Here we set out to find answers to these questions.

 

 

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Blockchain and Sustainable Development

How Does It Work?

Everyone is talking about blockchain and DLT. But what exactly are they and how do they work? In RESET’s latest Blockchain Special, we offer some answers to those questions and take a look at how the tech can be used for both social and ecological good.

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E-Mobility

Is Electromobility Key to a Future-Proof City?

Is the future electric? Our roads might still be dominated by conventional cars right now, but when it comes to e-mobility, there are promising developments. We looked at the current status quo, the potentials and future predictions, for an electric revolution.

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The Modern Work Toolkit: How to Work Sustainably in the Office and Remotely

Modern working is more digital than ever – and increasing our carbon footprint. RESET presents sustainable alternatives for digital working.

“Magic” AI Is Exploiting Data Labour in the Global South – But Resistance Is Happening

Data labour powering generative AI are paid shockingly low wages, making them particularly attractive to AI service providers who seek to maximise profit. But, there’s hope.

“The New Oil”: How Data Centres Threaten Climate Protection—And What We Can Do About It

Data centres threaten the energy transition, drain water resources and harm human health. Can we slow their growth before it’s too late?
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Ethical Supply Chains Are Just a Click Away: Interview With Susanne Jordan From Nager-IT

Electronics production damages the climate. Susanne Jordan explains how Nager-IT manufactures the most ethical computer mouse possible.

Permacomputing – How the Concept of Permaculture Is Being Adapted to the Digital World

The perpetual drive to create bigger, stronger, faster is destroying our planet. It’s time we took a hard look at permacomputing principles.

How Solar-Powered Computer Labs Are Transforming Learning In Kenya’s Remote Schools

Across Kenya, children in remote villages step into classrooms lit by sunlight and glowing with the light of solar-powered computer screens.

Refurbished vs. Recycled Laptops: Which Is More Sustainable?

Need a new laptop, but preferably not one that harm the planet? Here, we go into how you can buy a new laptop as sustainably as possible.
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‘Digital Noses’ in the Forest: How Sensors and AI Detect Fires

Start-up Dryad’s sensor system sounds the alarm in the event of a forest fire, stopping them before they become difficult to control.