Sustainability in the News (June 15 – 22, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Figen Sekin
I specialize in sustainability education, curriculum co-creation, and early-stage project strategy. At WINSS, I craft articles on sustainability, transformative AI, and related topics. When I'm not writing, you'll find me chasing the perfect sushi roll, exploring cities around the globe, or unwinding with my dog Puffy — the world’s most loyal sidekick.
Capturing Natural and Waste Heat: A Sustainable Solution with Verified Data
Capturing and utilizing natural and waste heat is nothing new. Long before modern heat pumps and industrial recovery systems, civilizations...
Reid Hoffman Says Gen Z Will Win the Job War – IF They Learn to Command the AI Bots
As we reported already, AI is transforming the job market fast. We also emphasized in earlier articles that understanding how...
10 Effective Strategies to Empower Women Entrepreneurs Now
Empowering women entrepreneurs is essential for fostering economic growth, innovation, and social progress. Women-owned businesses contribute significantly to the global...
Sustainability in the News (June 09 – 14, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
The Rise of Smart Greenhouses: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Technology
Smart greenhouses represent a transformative leap in modern agriculture, integrating advanced technologies such as sensors, IoT (Internet of Things), AI,...
Airbnb’s Impact on Rental Housing Markets: Spain’s Crackdown
Last year we posted the article How to Get Sustainable Solutions for Airbnb in High-Pressure Housing Markets. Things have taken...
Sustainability in the News (June 03 – 08, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
UDL-Con: International 2025 Brings Global Leaders Together in Washington, D.C. to Reimagine Inclusive Education
Washington, D.C. will host the world’s leading minds in inclusive education for UDL-Con: International 2025, a two-day global summit advancing...
The OECD AI Capability Indicators Just Changed Everything – Here’s What You Need to Know
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) launched the AI Capability Indicators, a first-of-its-kind framework to systematically measure artificial...
Exploring the Environmental Impact of Natural Gas Generators
More Americans now use natural gas generators because of their rising popularity throughout the country. During power outages these generators...
Sustainability in the News (May 26 – June 02, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
AI Job Creation 2025: What Comes After Mass Layoffs?
We have posted quite a lot on the jobs AI will (partially) replace. But with generative AI displacing millions of...
5 Dimensions of Effective Teaching – And Why Most Schools Miss Them
The OECD has published the report "Unlocking High-Quality Teaching", a synthesis of global insights from over 150 schools across 50...
AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Gemini Are Not the Holy Grail for Knowledge (Yet)
Artificial intelligence has entered classrooms around the world at an astonishing pace. Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini promise to revolutionize...
Study on How ChatGPT Boosts Student Learning in Schools Under Fire
Remember the drama around the Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon Study which made headlines saying AI was making us dumb? A...
Are Global Birth Rates Really Collapsing Like Elon Musk Says? They Are Falling For Sure
In a recent post on the social network X, Elon Musk said that global birth rates are "collapsing". The term...
Sustainability in the News (May 19 – 25, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research from the...
Wastewater Treatment Using Stanford’s Resource-Recovery Resins
Stanford University engineers are transforming wastewater from a costly burden into a valuable resource. Their groundbreaking project, "From Wastewater to...
Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 2025 versus 2024
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a business model in which companies incorporate social and environmental considerations into their operations...
Sustainability in the News (May 12 – 18, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
Checking Your Text for Plagiarism: Why is it Important?
Academic institutions maintain a strict policy against acts of cheating and violations of ethical guidelines. You will see strict policies...
Sustainability in the News (May 04 – 11, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
AI Challenges Expose Alarming Faculty Training Gaps at Universities
In 2023, Harvard University introduced an AI-powered teaching assistant in its flagship computer science course, CS50. Built on OpenAI’s ChatGPT,...
5 Evidence-Based Strategies for Long-Term Student Learning
In many classrooms, students who perform well on tests forget most of what they learned just weeks later. This shows...
ESG Risk Management in 2025: Trends, Pitfalls, and Global Shifts
In 2025, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risk management isn’t just a corporate checkbox - it’s at the heart of...
Sustainability in the News (April 27 – May 04, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity from...
Back to Books: Classrooms Turn the Page on Laptops
Over the past decade schools have increasingly adopted laptops, tablets, and other digital devices as standard tools of instruction. Governments...
Poverty or Social Exclusion Hits Nearly 1 on 4 of Young People in the EU
Despite progress in education, employment, and mobility across Europe, a sobering reality remains: nearly one in four young people in...
AI Education: The Race Between China and the United States Has Begun
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a foundational technology across industries. However, as we reported before, students graduating now seriously lack...
