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40+ financial institutions with $136 trillion make largest ever request for corporate environmental data

The European Investment Bank (EIB), Storebrand and Aviva among 746 financial institutions requesting disclosure from companies as part of CDP's annual environmental impact questionnaire 746 leading financial institutions holding over US$136 trillion in assets are calling on more than 15,000 companies across the globe to disclose data on their environmental impact. The request is in the…

Effects of climate change on Arctic rivers monitored by scientists

An international team of researchers monitoring the effects of climate change on large rivers in Arctic Canada and Alaska discovered that the migration pace of rivers is not as predicted The team investigating the effects of climate change on large rivers in permafrost regions found that as temperatures rise, rivers are moving unpredictably. “The western…

Top innovative renewable energy companies and startups

From transforming waste into energy to harnessing the power of ocean waves to developing advanced wind turbines and solar panels Discover the latest and most innovative companies and startups working in the renewable energy sector. From transforming waste into energy, harnessing the power of ocean waves, and developing advanced wind turbines and solar panels, these…

Singapore’s Digital Empowerment to Boost People, Businesses

The digital economy remains a bright light, boosting corporate growth and job prospects Digitalisation has changed how businesses run and how people live and work in Singapore. Even though the global socioeconomic slump has created new worries, the digital economy remains a bright light, boosting corporate growth and job prospects. As a result, the Ministry of Communications…

Setting priorities for tourism

Tourism is back and committed to delivering positive change that goes beyond the sector itself ITB Berlin is the world's biggest tourism and travel trade fair. This week's event was the first in-person ITB for four years and comes as the sector's recovery is well underway. According to UNWTO, international tourism could reach 80 to…

This A.I. Used Brain Scans to Recreate Images People Saw

The technology, which was tested with four people, is still in its infancy but could one day help people communicate or decode dreams, researchers say Though it sounds like something out of a science fiction novel, researchers have successfully trained an artificial intelligence system to recreate images people have looked at based on their brain…

Prostate cancer AI diagnosis tool begins evaluation in Oxford

New artificial intelligence (AI) software that can help to spot prostate cancer is being trialled by researchers at Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Foundation Trust Researchers and clinicians in Oxford have begun an evaluation of artificial intelligence software that could help pathologists diagnose prostate cancer. Testing of the technology in a clinical setting, which is…

Video analytics make our life safe and comfortable

"Smart City" is not only technological but also environmentally friendly. This implies a reduction in the number of private cars, which today deal a significant blow to the atmosphere and clutter up public space It’s high time to actively use video data for improving the quality of life in cities, ensuring safety, the efficient operation…

Crypto Oasis Launches Cove Beach Venue in the Metaverse with Exscape at Annual Ecosystem Night

The Founders Mural at Cove Beach designed and created by Faisal Zaidi was tokenised into 100 pieces of art representing annual memberships to Cove Beach Crypto Oasis, the fastest growing WEB3 ecosystem in the world, hosted top organisations and players from the global industry at its annual Ecosystem Night on the 2nd of March 2023.…

Leipzig (Germany) and Tilos (Greece) announce their commitment to the Zero Waste Cities Certification

The Zero Waste Cities Certification is a robust European third-party assessed certification standard, developed by Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) and operated by its sister organization Mission Zero Academy (MiZA) Mission Zero Academy is pleased to announce two new further commitments for the Zero Waste Cities Certification from European municipalities – Leipzig in Germany and the…