Lana O'Sullivan

Lana is a freelance journalist, editor and tour guide originally from the UK. After studying English Literature and Language at the University of Sussex and University of California, Berkeley, Lana worked and lived around Asia before settling in the sunny climbs of Berlin.

Articles by Lana

New Project: From Sustainable Smartphones to Green Data Centres—Solutions for Sustainable Digitalisation

The raw materials in our devices, the energy required to produce them, the electricity required for use—our digital world is leading to an enormous consumption of resources. The global AI hype is exacerbating the problem even further, as is impressively demonstrated by the race for energy sources for data centres. According to various calculations, CO2

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Missed Connection: Bahnvohersage Uses AI & Open Data to Predict Train Delays

The open data Bahnvorhersage.de service predicts whether connections on German railway lines will be made.

Sustainable Biocomposite Material Component Creates Potential for Healthy Indoor Climates

Researchers searching for construction materials that address both climate and health challenges have stumbled upon a new, exciting biocomposite material.

Newly Discovered Bacterium is “Chonkus” By Name, CO2 Degradation Tool by Nature

Even with the most consistent savings measures, it is not possible to totally stop greenhouse gas production. However, a newly discovered cyanobacterium "Chonkus" may be a vital partner for reaching net-zero.

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Puff, Toss, Recycle? Meet the People Solving the UK’s Disposable Vape Waste Problem

The rise of disposable vapes means that millions of finite resources are being dumped into the earth daily. RESET spoke to the people trying to change this.

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Visit to Topio: Market Stall for Sustainable and Google-Free Mobile Phones

Your old smartphone has more potential than you think! Alternative operating systems such as the Topio association are making them faster, more secure and free from data compromises.

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The Gaia Initiative Uses AI, Animal Transmitters and Vultures to Protect Against Epidemics and Poaching

What can a vulture tell us about animal ecosystems? It turns out, quite a bit. The GAIA initiative has developed an early warning system with the help of these scavengers.

Salt of the Earth: The Rise of Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries have come and gone out of fashion. But a new burst of enthusiasm for the lithium battery replacement could spell a promising future.

Foamed Bioplastics: A New Frontier in Sustainable Materials?

Foamed bioplastics present an exciting new development in our fight against plastic waste. But are they a catch-all solution?