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...
Technology
The Return of Nuclear Energy as a Sustainable Energy Source
The return of nuclear energy as a sustainable energy source has gained substantial momentum in recent years. This shift is...
EU Freight Transport Decarbonisation: How Europe Plans to Clean Up Its Trucks by 2030
Heavy-duty trucks make up less than 2% of all vehicles on EU roads - but they are responsible for over...
Top Reasons Smart Cities Fail – and What Tech Can Actually Fix
Smart cities are positioned as the vanguard of sustainable urban transformation. Combining artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and...
Best Eco-Friendly Technologies to Make Your Home More Sustainable
The demand for eco-friendly technologies at home has shifted from vague intentions to concrete actions. Consumers are no longer just...
OpenAI for Countries: AI Sovereignty or AI Dependence?
In January 2025, OpenAI announced its Stargate initiative - a multibillion-dollar infrastructure investment, beginning with a supercomputing campus in Abilene,...
Sustainable AI Strategy: 7 Business Pillars Every Company Needs
To embed artificial intelligence (AI) sustainably into business operations and environmental practices, the OECD/BCG/INSEAD 2025 report urges companies to adopt...
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...
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...
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Meaning, Challenges, Solutions & Success Stories
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were launched by all 193 Member States of the United Nations when the UN...
AI Replaces Entry-Level Talent, Leaving Gen Z on the Sidelines in 2025
One of the most read articles on our website is this one: 48 Jobs AI Will Replace or Impact Across...
Solar Panel Recycling, a Crisis in the Making
Solar panels were supposed to be the poster child of clean energy. Quiet, efficient, and emission-free, they’ve covered rooftops and...
Urban Soil Sealing Causes Europe’s Groundwater Crisis, Not Agriculture
Groundwater is vital. It's the hidden resource fueling Europe's drinking water, irrigation, and ecosystems. Yet today, cities - and not...
10 Techniques to Use Nudging for Sustainability
In order to achieve a more sustainable future, traditional regulatory approaches have often been complemented by innovative behavioral science techniques....
7 Ways Artificial Superintelligence Could Transform Sustainability
Artificial Superintelligence in Sustainability: Revolution or Risk? Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) represents a transformative advancement in technology, with profound implications for...
The 7 Worst Trends in Sustainability Explained
Sustainability, a powerful driver of innovation and reform, risks to become riddled with toxic trends that erode its original purpose....
Sustainability in the News (April 06 – 13, 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...
FabBRICK Turns Textile Waste into Bricks since 2018
If we see an innovative idea, we will report on it. And this start-up is one for sure: FabBRICK, a...
Heritable Agriculture Revolutionizes Crop Breeding by Leveraging AI for Sustainable Farming
Agriculture faces the dual challenge of feeding a growing global population while mitigating environmental impacts. Comes in Heritable Agriculture, a...
Sustainability in the News (March 31 – April 06, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity related...
Sustainability in the News (March 23 – 30, 2025)
Here’s a brand new update in our Sustainability in the News updates, on critical developments in science, climate policy, and research integrity related...
The Important Role of Big Data in Sustainability
Every day, companies, governments, and researchers collect massive amounts of data - from satellite imagery monitoring deforestation to smart sensors...
6 Digital Tools for Environmental Education & Sustainability in 2025
Sustainability education plays a crucial role in shaping future generations to be environmentally responsible and socially aware. Digital tools have...
Transformative AI: 4 Steps to Counter Employee Resistance
Transformative AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that have the potential to fundamentally change society, economies, or human life in...
Should Europe Abandon Net-Zero Goals to Fund Defense from 2025 onwards?
In light of current geopolitical tensions, a debate is going on over whether Europe should divert resources from net-zero projects...
Sustainability in the News (March 1 – 8, 2025)
Beginning this week, we are introducing a new weekly feature: concise yet informative news telex updates to keep you up...
US Scientists Rebuild Climate Risk Map After Government Removal: Future Risk Index
In quite a controversial move, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) removed a climate risk map from its official website....
A Tiny Tweak for a Big Shift: How Zeopore’s Catalysts Save Fuel and Reduce Waste
"Catalyst technology" might not sound exciting, but it actually is core to the way we make fuels, plastics, and chemicals...
18 Ancient Architectural Building Techniques are Making a Spectacular Comeback
Ancient architectural building techniques are making a comeback in modern sustainable building practices. For instance, rammed earth construction, used for...
How can 3D Printing Construction offer Sustainable Housing?
3D printing construction, also known as additive manufacturing, is revolutionizing the construction industry. This innovative technology involves creating three-dimensional objects...
