Are Iron-Air Batteries The Answer For Long-Duration Storage of Energy?
Europe’s push toward a carbon‑free power system hinges on whether renewable energy can reliably meet demand when the wind stops...
Sustainability in the News (July 15 – August 4, 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...
Why Acquiring Electric Pallet Jacks for Your Business Is a Smart Move toward Sustainability
Two of the most important pillars of successful business operations today are efficiency and sustainability. Running an efficient business helps...
Bridging the Digital Divide in Schools: Policies for the Digital Transformation of School Education (OECD 2025)
Education systems face a growing pressure to adapt to new digital technologies. From infrastructure deficits to teacher preparedness, the transformation...
Reducing Noise and Air Pollution with Electric Pallet Stackers
Competition is intense and expectations are high in the logistics industry. Warehouses are under constant pressure to operate safely and...
What Makes Great Teaching in 2025? OECD Report Unlocks High-Quality Teaching
Out now is the OECD’s 2025 report Unlocking High-Quality Teaching which offers a grounded, international deep dive into what actually...
7 Technologies Powering Today’s Intelligent Traffic Systems
Cities have steadily become more populated over the years, leading to increasingly serious road congestion issues. Without effective traffic management...
The Great Lego Spill of 1997 Caused 4.8 Million Lego Pieces To Go Missing
On February 13, 1997, a rogue wave struck the cargo ship Tokio Express off Cornwall's coast. The wave sent 62...
From GDPR to AI: How The EU Rules Stifle Technological Innovation in 2025
The global race for technological supremacy is on, but one thing is sure, it is NOT the European Union (EU)...
6 Key Components of Effective and Sustainable Urban Water Management Systems
An effective urban water management system ensures that water is supplied, treated, and returned to the environment in a way...
Sustainability in the News (July 15 – July 20, 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...
Europe’s High-Speed Rail Dream Risks to Derail
The European Union has set some ambitious goals to revolutionize rail travel, aiming to double high-speed rail traffic by 2030...
ChatGPT Is Flooding Science With Errors, Fake Papers, and Digital Fossils
The ChatGPT flood has reached the scientific world. In just a few years, the academic world has witnessed an avalanche...
Sustainability in the News (July 7 – July 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...
Grok went rogue: What really happened?
Remember when we talked about ethical challenges in AI? The proof is in the pudding, and xAI's Grok was the...
Sand Batteries: A Game-Changing Energy Storage Solution?
The challenge of storing surplus power from intermittent sources like wind and solar has become a critical hurdle. Come in...
How Drone Swarm Technology is Used in Emergency Communication Networks
Drone swarm technology is increasingly vital for emergency communication networks, particularly in disaster scenarios where traditional infrastructure may be damaged...
The 2025 Ocean Investment Protocol Explained
The oceans are essential for life on Earth. They regulate our climate, support biodiversity, and provide food and livelihoods for...
Sustainability in the News (June 30 – July 6, 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...
Europe’s 2025 Heatwave Nightmare: Billions Lost, Lives at Risk
The summer of 2025 brought Europe its first major heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 42°C in southern countries like Spain,...
Sustainability in the News (June 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 from the...
Climate Crisis May Slash Corn Yields by 28% Despite Farmer Adaptations
The world’s most cultivated crop by weight is maize (corn). In 2023, global maize production reached approximately 1.22 billion metric...
Glass Bottles Produce More Microplastics Than Plastic Bottles
For years, glass bottles have been marketed as the eco-conscious consumer’s choice - a cleaner, greener alternative to plastic bottles...
No Country Is on Track: 2025 Sustainable Development Report Reveals Global Failure to Deliver on SDG Promises
A decade after the adoption of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, new research - published in the...
Paper vs. Screens: How Students Really Learn in 2025
A few weeks ago we published the article Classrooms Turn the Page on Laptops, which revealed that several countries and...
50 Ways to Beat Extreme Heat – Stay Cool
As a 40-year-old journalist, I thought I’d mastered summer after decades of covering heatwaves, from blistering city sidewalks to sweltering...
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...
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...
