Cropped 4 December 2024: Climate talks omit nature; Land COP underway; ‘Frankenchickens’

Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s fortnightly Cropped email newsletter. Subscribe for free here. Key developments COP29 skirts nature BIODIVERSITY BLANK: Despite taking place just days after a major […]

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AI technology is transforming cold email outreach through sophisticated data processing and intelligent automation. Our analysis examines some of the top leading platforms that represent the technical evolution of email campaign management – from advanced warm-up protocols to multi-channel orchestration systems. Each platform offers distinct technical approaches to solving core challenges in deliverability, personalization, and […]

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Disinfection system installed at a facility owned by South East Water An important innovation for removing hydrogen sulphide (H2S) from biogas streams has picked up an industry award, one of two major awards for the firm in November (the other one in the field of PFAS destruction). At the National Recycling Awards, run by MRW, […]

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Are you looking for the cleanest, purest water possible? A water distiller might be the solution. This guide explores everything you need to know—how they work, their benefits, comparisons, and the best models on the market. What Is a Water Distiller? A water distiller is a device designed to purify water through distillation. It heats […]

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Creating realistic 3D models for applications like virtual reality, filmmaking, and engineering design can be a cumbersome process requiring lots of manual trial and error. While generative artificial intelligence models for images can streamline artistic processes by enabling creators to produce lifelike 2D images from text prompts, these models are not designed to generate 3D […]

Before we dive into today’s reflection, a quick reminder: it’s Giving Tuesday! As a nonprofit newsroom, Hothouse relies on the support of readers like you. Consider making a donation or subscribing today. Donate A personal note Working from home on April 5th, the morning of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York City, I was […]

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As organizational data grows, its complexity also increases. These data complexities become a significant challenge for business users. Traditional data management approaches struggle to manage these data complexities, so advanced data management methods are required to process them. This is where semantic layers come in. A semantic layer serves as a bridge between data infrastructure […]

At COP29 in Baku, developed-country parties such as the EU, the US and Japan agreed to help raise “at least” $300bn a year by 2035 for climate action in developing countries. The goal was welcomed by global-north leaders and presented as a “tripling” of the previous target for international climate finance. Yet it faced a […]

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I’ve been reflecting on how software development is set to evolve with the introduction of AI and AI tools. Change is nothing new in the world of software development. For example, in our parents’ time, programmers used punch cards to write code. However, the impact of AI and AI-driven development will be much more significant. […]

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Alex Yeh is the Founder and CEO of GMI Cloud, a venture-backed digital infrastructure company with the mission of empowering anyone to deploy AI effortlessly and simplifying how businesses build, deploy, and scale AI through integrated hardware and software solutions What inspired you to start GMI Cloud, and how has your background influenced your approach […]
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Green technology company, Eco Clarity, has been recognised for its groundbreaking FOG (fat, oil and grease) management solution by scooping the prestigious innovation award at the National Drainage Awards in London on 27 November. Sustainable solution The judges praised Eco Clarity’s breakthrough service and technology, which collects problematic FOG waste and converts it into a […]

Climate Solutions // ISSUE # 101 // HOTHOUSE 2.0 Dear Reader, It’s officially winter! Happy holidays to all of you who are celebrating something this month, and I hope your Thanksgivings were as scrumptious as ours. If you think about it, Thanksgiving is a preamble to a much heavier season of eating. […]

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AI-driven devices have evolved from novelty to necessity. AI assistants that manage tasks, cameras with real-time object detection, wearables tracking health and behavioral metrics, and similar devices are no longer futuristic concepts—they’re reshaping how companies operate across nearly every industry. But with this rapid advancement comes a critical question: How do organizations integrate AI in […]
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Josh Ray is the founder and CEO of Blackwire Labs, bringing over 24 years of experience in combating advanced cyber threats across commercial, private, public, and military sectors. As a U.S. Navy veteran and cybersecurity executive, Ray has consistently built and led high-performing teams to protect critical networks and organizations. His career includes key roles […]

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The Owala Water Bottle has become super popular for its looks and innovation. With its dual functionality and convenience it’s the top choice for many looking for a practical hydration solution. Whether you’re an athlete, busy professional or just someone who loves stylish water bottles, Owala has you covered. At its heart Owala is aesthetics […]

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It is fairly common in public discourse for someone to announce, “I brought data to this discussion,” thus casting their own conclusions as empirical and rational. It is less common to ask: Where did the data come from? How was it collected? Why is there data about some things but not others? MIT Associate Professor […]

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Patrick Leung, CTO of Faro Health, drives the company’s AI-enabled platform, which simplifies and speeds up clinical trial protocol design. Faro Health’s tools enhance efficiency, standardization, and accuracy in trial planning, integrating data-driven insights and streamlined processes to reduce trial risks, costs, and patient burden. Faro Health empowers clinical research teams to develop optimized, standardized […]

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made significant progress in recent years, transforming how organizations manage complex data and make decisions. With the vast amount of data available, many industries face the critical challenge of acting on real-time insights. This is where prescriptive AI steps in. Unlike traditional predictive models, which simply forecast outcomes based on past […]