News about: Sustainability

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Technology

AI Energy Consumption: A Growing Concern

AI's energy use is rapidly increasing, posing a significant challenge to global sustainability. This article explores the scale of the problem and the need for greater transparency.

posted on 05/22/2025
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Nature & Environment

Kenya's Carbon Credit Conflict

A Kenyan carbon offset program, vital for many tech companies, is facing conflict with local herders, raising ethical and environmental concerns.

posted on 05/14/2025
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Technology & Electronics

Philips Fixables: 3D Printing for Repairs

Philips launches Fixables, a program enabling users to 3D print replacement parts for their personal care products, promoting repair and reducing e-waste.

posted on 05/13/2025
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Materials Science

InventWood's Superwood: Stronger Than Steel

InventWood is revolutionizing construction with Superwood, a remarkably strong and sustainable wood alternative to steel and concrete.

posted on 05/12/2025
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Science and Technology

Lab-Grown Dinosaur Leather: A Controversial Project

A new partnership aims to create luxury leather from dinosaur DNA, sparking debate among scientists and consumers.

posted on 05/03/2025
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Technology

Digital Twins for Supply Chain Resilience

How digital twins and AI are helping companies build more resilient supply chains in the face of climate change.

posted on 05/02/2025
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Technology

RepAir Carbon: Battery-Inspired Tech for Affordable Carbon Capture

RepAir Carbon is developing battery-inspired technology to significantly lower the cost of direct air carbon capture, making it more accessible for businesses.

posted on 04/24/2025
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Technology

PHNX Decarbonizes Concrete Using Coal Ash, Secures Funding

PHNX Materials is turning coal ash into resource to decarbonize concrete, by stripping impurities and creating new source of sulfur and aluminum.

posted on 04/21/2025
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Climate

Microsoft Backs Carbon Removal Project with Paper Mill Partnership

Microsoft invests in CO280's carbon removal project at a pulp and paper mill, aiming for carbon-negative status by 2030.

posted on 04/11/2025
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Technology

Lenovo Yoga Solar PC: Sustainable Laptop Future?

A review of the Lenovo Yoga Solar PC Concept unveiled at MWC 2025, exploring its potential for sustainable laptops and its innovative solar panel technology.

posted on 03/03/2025
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Technology

Revolutionizing Carbon Capture: A Rock-Solid Solution to Climate Change

Stanford researchers develop a low-cost, efficient method using rocks to permanently remove atmospheric CO2, offering a potential game-changer in the fight against climate change.

posted on 02/24/2025