Category Archives: sustainability

Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased by 48% Since 2019, Thanks to AI Pursuits

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Google’s latest environmental report reveals the true cost of AI development. Continue reading Google’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increased by 48% Since 2019, Thanks to AI Pursuits→

Gartner’s 7 Predictions for the Future of Australian & Global Cloud Computing

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An explosion in AI computing, a big shift in workloads to the cloud, and difficulties in gaining value from hybrid cloud strategies are among the trends Australian cloud professionals will see to 2028. Continue reading Gartner’s 7 Predictions for the Future of Australian & Global Cloud Computing→

Top 5 Cloud Trends U.K. Businesses Should Watch in 2024

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TechRepublic identified the top five emerging cloud technology trends that businesses in the U.K. should be aware of this year.

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Swiss scientists invent a new type of chocolate

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If you’re a bit bored by the regular chocolate varieties in your grocery store, Swiss scientists have invented a brand new kind of chocolate made of “cocoa fruit jelly.” The new concoction uses more of the cocoa fruit, making it healthier and more sust… Continue reading Swiss scientists invent a new type of chocolate→

The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

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The intent of the Future Made in Australia Act is to build manufacturing capabilities across all sectors, which will likely lead to more demand for IT skills and services. Continue reading The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities→

AI Sustainability: How Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM & Dell are Working on Reducing AI’s Climate Harms

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Tech giants weigh in on how they try to mitigate the effects of generative AI on power and water resources. Continue reading AI Sustainability: How Microsoft, Google Cloud, IBM & Dell are Working on Reducing AI’s Climate Harms→

45% of China’s urban land is rapidly sinking due to manmade development

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A perfect storm is brewing for China’s most densely populated areas due to rising sea levels and subsiding land that has been accelerated beyond normal fluctuations. Scientists have sounded the alarm that, without intervention, urban areas below sea le… Continue reading 45% of China’s urban land is rapidly sinking due to manmade development→

“First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested

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Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers hope their plastic will eventually replace existing petroleum-based ones, which h… Continue reading “First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics” has been tested→