In the Spotlight: Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity conservation: During the past two months, two of humanity’s most critical issues have been addressed at serious conference meetings – climate change and biodiversity loss. In November, the Conference…
Support tree and forest restoration projects with a focus on biodiversity
Have you ever wondered about an easy way to collaborate with NGOs for tree planting? Have you ever asked yourself what you could do to offset your or your company’s…
Lenovo launches AI for social impact lab
Lenovo partners with Tech To The Rescue to fund AI skilling for climate change and education focused non-profits Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, and technology non-profit Tech To The Rescue…
Mass tourism is destroying the planet
Mass tourism, an increasingly popular phenomenon in the modern world, brings with it an undeniable appeal: the opportunity to discover new cultures, breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences. However, this coin…
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: a call for collective action
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, observed annually on September 7, is a global initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and its impacts on health, the…
How AI is helping to combat climate change
As the global community grapples with the escalating climate change crisis, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as a potent tool to mitigate its impacts and steer us towards a more sustainable…
Humble fern from New Caledonia boasts world’s largest genome
By Will Dunham (Reuters) – You thought the living organism with the largest genome might be the blue whale, an African elephant or perhaps a giant redwood tree? Not even…
Celebrating the bees: World Bee Day
Bees are not just small insects buzzing around flowers; they are vital contributors to our ecosystem, playing a crucial role in pollination and the health of our planet. Recognizing their…
Influencers working for the government, the strange case of Indonesia
Influencers in Indonesia: Hiring influencers to convince citizens of the merits of a project that will change the face of the country. This is what happened in Indonesia, where the government…
Understanding of Earth’s flowering plants blossoms in genome study
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Flowering plants – from corn, wheat, rice and potatoes to maple, oak, apple and cherry trees as well as roses, tulips, daisies and dandelions…