April 22, 2021
Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions Jesse Klein Thu, 04/22/2021 - 00:12 Nature-based solutions to climate change are having a moment, and Apple is riding the trend with a $200 million fund dedicated to related investments. The tech titan has invested in protecting forests for some time, but last week it launched a new venture in collaboration with
...April 13, 2021
Professional services company Jacobs has joined Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand (SCCANZ) to support action and investment in digital solutions that advance sustainability outcomes in our cities, towns and communities. SCCANZ is reported to be the world’s largest network of smart cities practitioners and policymakers. With Jacobs becoming a member company, SCCANZ Executive Director
...April 13, 2021
The top five U.S. tech firms devote very few resources to lobbying for climate policy, but a new employee-driven campaign could change that.
April 11, 2021
The Australian technology sector is a global leader in many rights. While we’ve made our mark on the world stage as rapid adopters of new technologies, as innovators and as digital educators, many of us fail to realise that Australia is one of the highest contributors of e-waste globally. E-waste — or discarded electricals or electronic devices — is currently the world’s fastest
...April 11, 2021
The Australian technology sector is a global leader in many rights. While we’ve made our mark on the world stage as rapid adopters of new technologies, as innovators and as digital educators, many of us fail to realise that Australia is one of the highest contributors of e-waste globally. E-waste — or discarded electricals or electronic devices — is currently the world’s fastest
...April 7, 2021
Major tech brands like Apple and Microsoft must now give their smartphones and laptops "repairability" scores in France — and the initial results don’t look good.
April 5, 2021
In the waning months of 2020, the European Union took ambitious steps to address the more than 12 million tons of electronic waste the bloc produces annually. Acknowledging that "Europe is living well beyond planetary boundaries," a European Parliamen vote called for mandatory repairability scores for consumer electronics, amongst a host of other initiatives intended to extend products’
...March 31, 2021
Measuring the success of change When changes are made in some situations, the results are instantly seen. Wind power plants and solar modules are examples of this. Visible from great distances, they are an eye-catching symbol of the revolution we are experiencing in how we produce energy. There are other important factors in achieving sustainable change, however, such as our efforts to phase out nuclear
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March 23, 2021
The recent 5G phenomenon is spreading all over the world, and it’s important that the general public is aware of the potential ramifications. As a society, we are increasingly reliant upon wireless technologies, and 5G is the next big jump in their capabilities. There have been numerous studies done on the negative effects that the currently utilized wireless waves have on our bodies and our brains. It is
...March 12, 2021
A carbon-free future requires a lot of mining. A battle brewing in Nevada shows it won’t be easy.