How are Cities Battling “Heat Islands”?
Urban areas around the globe are increasingly susceptible to the impacts of climate change, particularly the phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect. This effect results in city temperatures being significantly higher than surrounding rural areas due to...
We Could Nearly Eliminate Plastic Pollution by 2050
Researchers have unveiled an optimistic report that the near elimination of plastic pollution by 2050 is a plausible outcome if global leaders effectively utilise an international treaty currently under negotiation. The report was published in Science by a consortium...
Biden Administration Rolls out AI Guidelines for Critical Infrastructure
The Biden administration has announced new guidelines for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into critical infrastructure sectors. This initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), focuses on areas such as the power grid,...
