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We live in a world that is wealthier, but also more unequal, than ever before. Here we take a look at innovative approaches and solutions working to close up that growing inequality gap and ensure social justice for the many, not just the few.

Your Smart Thermostat Data Could Tackle One of Earth’s Biggest Emissions Sources

Data privacy is on everyone's lips. But, could your smart thermostat data help to reduce emissions from the building sector's enormous footprint?

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umwelt.info Bundles Freely Available Environmental Data in One Place

The umwelt.info portal aims to make all open data and information on environmental and nature conservation issues easily accessible.

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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.

Data Donation: How Our Digital Traces Could Benefit Society

Why does it have to be malevolent tech overlords who benefit from user data? Data donation could put power into the hands of those doing good.

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?

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Hacker Congress 38C3: All About Sustainability in the Digital World

The Chaos Computer Club's annual conference took place at the end of 2024. Here are the top presentations to watch.

The GOOD Search Engine: Web Search Without Advertising Benefits Users and the Climate

The GOOD search engine uses a paid subscription model. Co-founder Andreas Renner explains why this saves CO2 emissions and benefits users.

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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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“The First Location Is a Stumbling Block or a Stepping Stone”: How AI Model GeoMatch Is Relocating Refugees

Refugees who settle in a new country face location-based challenges. Could artificial intelligence model GeoMatch provide a solution?