Tag: Technology
Oxford to Host Net Zero Technology Summit
A summit at Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government will explore and map how innovation can help the world to net zero, faster. The inaugural…
Urgent action needed over artificial intelligence risks to human rights
States should place moratoriums on the sale and use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems until adequate safeguards are put in place, UN human rights chief,…
Commission and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst announce new partnership to support investments in clean technologies for low-carbon industries
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Bill Gates have today announced a pioneering partnership between the European Commission and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst to boost…
Low-cost solar-powered water filter removes lead, other contaminants
A new invention that uses sunlight to drive water purification could help solve the problem of providing clean water off the grid. The device resembles…
How AI beats spreadsheets in modelling future volumes for city waste management
All over the world, large cities are running out of space for municipal solid waste. Existing landfill sites are rapidly filling up and no-one wants…
Pioneering new circular economy centre in technology metals announced
The University of Exeter will lead a pioneering new research centre, designed to revolutionize how crucial metals are extracted, used and reused in clean and…
University researchers to monitor Israel’s sewage for COVID-19 outbreaks
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has signed an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Health to detect and monitor for COVID-19 in sewage samples…
O2: Ultrafast 5G technology to play ’huge role’ in building greener economy
5G mobile technology will play a critical role in greening the UK’s economy after the pandemic, delivering sizeable reductions in carbon emissions that will steer…
Cornwall set to host Europe’s first geothermal lithium pilot plant
Cornwall is set to become home to Europe’s first geothermal lithium recovery pilot plant, with government funding announced this week set to support a project…
EU invests €350m in first domestic battery gigafactory
The European Investment Bank issued a €350 million loan on Thursday (30 July) to a Swedish company that hopes to corner a significant share of…
Facebook to capture and donate wasted heat from Danish data centre
The installation of a ”hyperscale” district heating system at Facebook’s data centre in Odense, Denmark, has been completed, setting the firm up to donate 100,000MWh…
EUR 1bn fund for innovative clean technology projects: 1st call
The European Commission launched Friday the first call for proposals under the EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest programmes for the demonstration of…
Charity seeks to avert teen pregnancy surge with safe sex app in Sierra Leone
An international charity has launched an interactive sex education app in Sierra Leone as health experts warn the coronavirus lockdown could cause a surge in…
Australia backs technology in new carbon emissions plan
Australia’s conservative government on Thursday released a fresh plan to tackle climate change, targetting the use of gas, hydrogen, batteries and carbon capture, while avoiding…
UNICEF and Microsoft launch global learning platform to help address COVID-19 education crisis
UNICEF and Microsoft Corp. today announced the expansion of a global learning platform to help children and youth affected by COVID-19 continue their education at…
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