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In recent days I hesitated to introduce myself wondering how I would explain ... Finding a quote ‘Only a prepared mind sees the opportunity’ seemed to summarise succinctly. Seeking to ascribe accurately, more was revealed. It is a derivation;...
Traditional cities absorb only 20-30% rainwater. The rest is wasted through drains and sewers which during floods are associated with death and disaster. Sponge cities are designed with permeable pavements and roads, green walls, roofs and...
A Simpler Way: Crisis as Opportunity is a feature-length documentary that follows a community in Australia who came together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises. Throughout the year the group...
Oil Companies Are Collapsing, but Wind and Solar Energy Keep Growing.
Oil Companies Are Collapsing, but Wind and Solar Energy Keep Growing
The renewable-energy business is expected to keep growing, though more slowly, in contrast to fossil fuel companies, which have been hammered by low oil and gas prices.
Another big step for UPS to soon become a fully electric fleet.
UPS to Purchase 10,000 Electric Vans from UK-based Startup
The deal is the latest in a string of moves showcasing the global logistics providerβs dedication to new vehicle technology.
Potentially a cheap way to keep solar cells operating 24 hours a day...
New Research Explains How Solar Panels Could Soon Be Generating Power at Night
As beneficial as current solar panel technology has been in our quest to switch to renewable energy, such panels can't generate electricity at night. Now, new research suggests it could be possible to design panels that can operate around the clock.
Explore the deep truths of our origin, history, destiny and fate, with celebrated author and researcher Gregg Braden. Connect science and spirituality to reveal a new understanding of humanity’s history, the origins of civilization and the...
Are indoor vertical farms the future of agriculture?
By 2050, the global population is projected to reach 9.8 billion. How are we going to feed everyone? Investment-banker-turned-farmer Stuart Oda points to indoor vertical farming: growing food on tiered racks in a controlled, climate-proof environment. In a forward-looking talk, he explains how this method can maintain better safety standards, save money, use less water and help us provide for future generations.
Seems like France is centuries away from what the Estonian administration set up!
What a digital government looks like
What if you never had to fill out paperwork again? In Estonia, this is a reality: citizens conduct nearly all public services online, from starting a business to voting from their laptops, thanks to the nation's ambitious post-Soviet digital transformation known as "e-Estonia." One of the program's experts, Anna Piperal, explains the key design principles that power the country's "e-government" -- and shows why the rest of the world should follow suit to eradicate outdated bureaucracy and regain citizens' trust.
Hello GeniusU Citizens! My name is Christo and I would love to create events here in Dublin. I am here to create a healthier, wealthier and wiser society. Letβs grow together as a unified force dedicated to long term eco-friendly sustainability. One body, one mind, one love!
Renewable Energy Now Accounts for a Third of Global Power Capacity :)
Renewable Energy Now Accounts for a Third of Global Power Capacity
According to the last findings, renewable energy capacity has added 171 GW in the last year, IRENA report finds.
The world's largest offshore wind farm is nearly complete. It can power 1 million homes
The world's largest offshore wind farm is taking shape off the east coast of Britain, a landmark project that demonstrates one way to combat climate change at scale.
GivePower: Clean Water for Kiunga and Beyond
givepower.org/cleanwater 1 in 9 people lack access to clean water. GivePower's solar-powered desalination units produce up to 20,000 gallons of clean water p...
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