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Tracking CO2 Emissions Right From the Coding Stage: Carbonara Takes an Early Approach to Green Coding

Not all code is created equal. The Carbonara tool helps developers code sustainably by estimating how much CO2 their programmes will generate.

Emissions From the Semiconductor Industry Appear to Be Rising Due to the AI Boom (Update)

A new study on the ecological footprint of the semiconductor industry suggests that the ongoing AI boom is also leading to rising emissions in this sector. Interface is now launching the Semiconductor Emissions Explorer as a new web app in the form of a microsite.

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.

“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.

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This Is How Much Power Is Consumed by Trackers and Advertising in Our Mobile Apps

Apple ushered in the age of apps over 15 years ago with the slogan "There's an app for that". However, a study from 2024 shows that mobile games, weather apps and the like often consume an unnecessary amount of energy. How can we reduce the digital carbon footprint of our smartphone apps?

Open Source, Encrypted, Green(er): Secure Alternative Instant Messaging Apps to WhatsApp

Messenging platforms are a primary form of communication for millions. But not all providers handle your data with care. We present secure and greener alternatives.

Good for Both the Climate and Well-Being: App ‘One Sec’ Could Fight Doomscrolling

App 'One Sec' interrupts doomscrolling, for the good of your mental wellbeing and the planet.

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Accessible, Digital Healthcare for Refugees? The Hera App Is Here To Help

Hera Digital Health is an app that refugees can use to access healthcare even as they’re forcibly displaced.

Electronic Waste: What Happens to Our Used Devices?

E-waste is filling landfills and releasing toxins that harm people and the environment alike. How can we correctly dispose of our devices?