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,...
Enzymes for a Greener Future: How Enzyme Producers Are Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production
Enzymes, nature’s catalysts, are transforming the food industry by enabling greener, more efficient processes. By reducing waste, cutting energy consumption,...
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...
Self-Employed Pensioners: Choosing Work Over Retirement in Europe
A surprising trend is emerging across the European Union: many old-age pensioners are choosing to remain active in the labor...
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...
Here’s How The European Commission Wants to Achieve a 10% Reduction in Water Consumption by 2030
Europe faces a multifaceted water crisis driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, urban soil sealing, pollution, and high agricultural water...
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...
Is OpenAI’s AI-Powered Device Your Ticket To A Digital Afterlife?
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, has partnered with legendary designer Jony Ive, formerly of Apple, to develop a groundbreaking AI-powered...
AI Ethics Must Be Embedded by Design: Lessons from The Setzer Case
A May 2025 ruling in a Florida federal court has reignited debate over AI ethics, placing the responsibilities of artificial...
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...
Inside the AI Jobs Crisis – 50% of Entry-Level White-CollarJobs at Risk
Now that generative AI accelerates across industries, a profound transformation is underway that threatens to erase millions of white-collar jobs...
The Truth About Medicinal CBD: What Science and Regulation Really Say
Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound derived from the cannabis plant, has rapidly become one of the most discussed substances in...
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...
How Are Robots Reshaping Rural Employment?
In 2025, robotic technologies are no longer confined to experimental labs or industrial farms. They are making their way into...
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...
Sustainability Report Best Practices – 11 Key Elements
In 2023, a mid-sized global logistics firm released a sustainability report boasting some pretty bold commitments: “We aim to be...
The Ecological Footprint: A Useful Metric, But with Limits
The concept of the Ecological Footprint offers one of the clearest ways to measure humanity’s pressure on the planet. It...
‘AI Will Break the Economy’: What Marc Andreessen and Sam Altman Say Is Coming – and How to Prepare
In a video interview - which you can view below - Tech investor Marc Andreessen claims artificial intelligence is on...
Klarna AI Layoffs Halted after AI Replaces 700 Jobs: CEO Admits Service Decline
While artificial intelligence is expected to replace millions of jobs in the coming years, the case of Klarna AI layoffs...
Crisis in Crisis: The Imminent Collapse of Women’s Organizations in Conflict Zones
A mounting humanitarian crisis threatens the survival of women’s organizations in conflict zones and disaster-affected areas. Nearly half of these...
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...
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...
