Environment

 

Climate change, environmental destruction, biodiversity loss – the challenges we face are huge. But despair isn’t a great source of motivation. Here we flip the narrative of typical climate change reporting to look at innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges.

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.

“A Self-Sustainable System”: How Power Plants Can Heat Circular Fish Farms

Scientists in Sweden pilot a fish farm heated by a local power plant, where different fish species cohabit and utilise each other's waste.

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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.

How the Digital Platform eOceans Promotes Marine Conservation

“Protecting the ocean isn’t just about drawing lines on a map – it’s about keeping ecosystems functioning so that they can provide food, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic stability,” says Dr Chris Ward-Paige, founder of eOceans, in an interview.

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.

A Fitness Tracker for Wind Turbines: How Aerosense Reduces Material Waste in Wind Turbine Design

Aerosense helps manufacturers optimise wind turbine design by sharing real-time data, minimising material waste.

New Report: “AI That Helps the Climate Is Very Different From AI That Consumes a Lot of Energy”

74 percent of claims that AI benefits the climate are unfounded, as per a new report, which also highlights the harm of conflating GenAI with smaller models.

“A Milestone in Our Conservation Journey”: How AI Is Helping Elephants Safely Cross Train Tracks

Train collisions are the second-highest cause of elephant deaths in India. A new AI-powered solution is helping them safely cross the tracks.

Modelled on Nature: Fish-Inspired Filter Captures Microplastics

Microplastics are accumulating primarily in our waterways. However, a new "fish filter" is now intercepting them right at the source: our washing machines.