Prometeo: safeguarding firefighter health during wildfires
With wildfires raging around the world during last summer, global warming is baring its teeth. Beyond the devastation and human displacement, the prevalence of extreme weather events is putting overstretched…
Blockchain, smart contracts, and gains for sustainability
Smart contracts are computer programs running on a blockchain that execute when certain conditions are met. Generally, they are used in agreements between two or more parties, allowing for transparent…
EU border tax to tackle “carbon leakage”
The European Parliament voted in favour of imposing a carbon border tax on certain imports earlier this month. The tax aims to protect European industry from the pull of less…
Too Good To Go, the right way to eat well and avoid the food waste
In a world of over 7,8 billion people, with a great disproportion in economic availability between people living in the North and South of the world, food waste is a…
Drinking water scarcity – harvesting fog amidst arid conditions
Water scarcity Although 70% of our planet is covered by water bodies, freshwater, which we use for consumption in our households and in agriculture, is very scarce. Only 3% of…
Sharing energy in the smart way – FUERGY
The need for energy transitions – a future based on renewables An energy transition larger and quicker than ever before is essential in order to keep globalwarming, measured against the…
AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning – Explained
Introduction “Deep Learning” applications are nowadays the cutting edge branch of “machine learning”, the broader scientific branch of “artificial intelligence” that deals with how a computer system can learn. Companies…
Sustainable Construction Technologies – The Way You Build Your Future Home
Sustainable construction technology, also known as “green technology,” makes efficient use of resources and energy. It has a lower carbon footprint, meaning less impact on the environment. The overriding principle…