Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed free data sets to estimate how much energy any building in the contiguous U.S. will use in 2100. These data sets provide planners with a way to anticipate future ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Even artificial intelligence doesn't have the smarts to square the left's green agenda with the energy needs of the future.
May 30, 2024
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Engineering
Could permeable and high-albedo materials for road surfaces that replace asphalt across towns and cities reduce the urban heat island effect at the height of summer as well as reduce the risk of flash floods and groundwater ...
May 22, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Mexico could grow its economy while saving the planet by building biorefineries that can turn seaweed, sugar cane, cooking oil and even vegetable peel into fuel and pharmaceuticals. Now, the country needs a new 'bioeconomy ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Clean-energy projects were the largest driver of China's economic growth in 2023, with Beijing investing nearly as much in decarbonization infrastructure as total global investment in fossil fuels, according to a report released ...
Jan 25, 2024
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Business
The Bank of England, which oversees financial stability in the U.K., said Wednesday that it will make an assessment next year about the risks posed by artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Dec 6, 2023
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Business
Spotify says it's axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service's third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.
Dec 4, 2023
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Business
To what extent does the digitalization of industrial and manufacturing processes (Industry 4.0) improve energy efficiency and thus reduce energy intensity? A team from the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) analyzed ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Engineering
Nigeria's new works minister, David Umahi, is pushing for the use of rigid pavement in road construction, as against the flexible pavement predominantly in use. This, as the minister noted, is due to the precarious state ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Thursday that governments must be "honest" about the risks posed by artificial intelligence, as he prepares to host a global summit on the issue in Britain next week.
Oct 26, 2023
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