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

The Alliance Quietly Protecting the World’s Last Mountain Gorillas

Conservationists are behind mountain gorillas' numbers rising to a still precarious 1,063. However, a new digital alliance could boost them even further.

Off the Grid, On the Trail: Eco-Friendly Navigation Apps

Getting from A to B without selling your data, subscribing to a service or costing the earth is possible with these smart, open-source navigation apps.

Why Don’t We Have Skyscanner for Trains? Addressing the Gap in International Train Travel Booking Tools: Updated 2026

International train travel is at least 4.5 times more environmentally friendly than flying. So why is it still so complicated to book routes? And is new legislation from Brussels providing a long-awaited answer?

AI-Powered Digital Twins to Help Planners Build More Resilient Cities

Bourne from the frustration of getting from A to B in her hometown of Lagos, Grace Kagho is developing digital twins with her company, UrbanEcho.

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Why Do Our Clouds Look So Gloomy, and How Can We Make the Switch to a Green Cloud?

Why does living and working in the cloud generate high CO2 emissions? And how exactly do we get to the green cloud? We provide an overview and some tips.

“Everyone Gets the Message Now”: This AI Weather and Climate Information System Supports Farmers in Nepal

The Customized Weather and Climate Information System uses AI to give Nepali farmers a headstart when it comes to predicting hazardous weather events.

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Energy-Efficient Software and Web-Friendly Websites: How Green Coding Works

If the internet were a country in its own right, it would rank sixth in the global CO₂ emissions rankings. Under the banner of ‘Green Coding’, we’ve put together some ways you use the internet more resource efficiently.

95 Percent Fewer Emissions: Candela Ferries Set to Electrify Stockholm’s Waterways

Diesel ferries are the only public transport in Stockholm that run on fossil fuels. New electric ferries are set to replace them, potentially reducing emissions by 95 percent.

Does Your Car Actually Save Time? Use the Social Speed Calculator to Find Out

Does the work required to afford a car cancel out the time it saves? This social speed calculator will help you find out.