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AI doesn’t have to be a power hog

GreenBiz

AI doesn’t have to be a power hog. Indeed, AI is integral to all manner of technologies, ranging from autonomous vehicles to more informed disaster response systems to smart buildings and data collection networks monitoring everything from energy consumption to deforestation. . Plenty of R&D power there. Heather Clancy.

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A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us

GreenBiz

Climate TRACE (Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions) is a project to use satellite image processing, remote sensing technologies, machine learning and artificial intelligence to monitor worldwide human-made greenhouse gas emissions in real time. Sponsored Article. For the unprepared, the damage could be severe.

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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers

GreenBiz

The adoption of shorter, more transparent palm oil supply chains and working exclusively with suppliers that meet specific environmental, social and ethical standards has made it easier for the company to keep track of its palm oil supply chain, which the company said is no longer contributing to the destruction of tropical forests as a result.

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Digital technology, green finance in vogue among fashion’s sustainability trendsetters

GreenBiz

Downstream supply chain participants that rarely have a personal stake, such as powerful brands and retailers, hardly encourage prioritization of sustainability upstream. For example, blockchain platform Provenance helps trace and certify supply chains to enable ethical procurement decisions.

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Harnessing the power of tech on the path to net zero

Business Green

WWF , one of Vodafone's partners, reports that - on average - the world's monitored populations of wildlife have declined by almost 70 per cent since 1970. Plus, today's ethics-conscious consumers won't accept inaction. This article is sponsored by Vodafone The Amazon has suffered four severe droughts in less than eight years.

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The Return on Investment (ROI) of Sustainable Business

Green Business Bureau

In some regions, lack of access to natural resources and basic necessities such as water or reliable electricity is a major impediment to profitability and growth. Facilities, including buildings, cleaning and maintenance, bathrooms, food service, heating, air conditioning, landscaping, lighting, solar and wind power.

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Elevating Home Textiles with Sustainable Sophistication

The Environmental Blog

This article outlines the importance of sustainable sophistication in the home textiles realm, explores various aspects of achieving it, and provides valuable insights on getting started on your own journey towards a more sustainably sophisticated home. Mindful Consumption : Be mindful of your choices.