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  • Environmental NGO WRAP is using COP29 to highlight the need for countries to include food loss and waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A new report shows that, of the 195 countries attending COP29, only 12 have committed to reducing food waste and just 17 to tackling food loss. In total, 24 countries (12%) […]

  • As countries meet at COP29 in Baku, a new Oxford University study, developed through pro-bono partnerships with 48 leading law firms around the world, purports to provide “the most detailed view yet of how key economic rules are aligning – or not – to climate goals”. While the incoming Trump Administration will likely reverse climate rules in […]

  • The UK government says it is bolstering England’s resilience to flooding through additional financial support to farmers and rural communities, as well as refreshing its approach to delivering funding to make sure it works for communities, due to be announced today (13 November). Floods Minister Emma Hardy is to announce that an additional £50 million […]

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and cement will rise around 0.8% in 2024, reaching a record 37.4bn tonnes of CO2 (GtCO2), according to the 2024 Global Carbon Budget report by the Global Carbon Project.  This is 0.4GtCO2 higher than the previous record, set in 2023.  Total CO2 emissions – including both fossil and land-use […]

  • Since arriving here at COP29, I’ve been thinking about the different reasons people come to this global stage. There are delegations like ours that are justice-centered protesting, advocating, and uninvolved in direct policy negotiations. Some attend to network and shine a good light on their organization, without calling for much change, and then others come […]

  • Imagine using artificial intelligence to compare two seemingly unrelated creations — biological tissue and Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9.” At first glance, a living system and a musical masterpiece might appear to have no connection. However, a novel AI method developed by Markus J. Buehler, the McAfee Professor of Engineering and professor of civil and environmental […]

  • We have successfully made it through the first two days of the 29th Conference of Parties. There is so much to learn and explore, and I find it challenging to divide up your time to things that you are interested in. There are the pavilions that happen through the entirety of COP, which are packed […]

  • It was 8am in Baku, Azerbaijan when I woke up for the first day of COP29 still feeling the 10 hour time difference of my homelands in my bones. The sun shone so beautifully through the kitchen window while I prepared myself some breakfast and it was the first time I really appreciated the cityscape […]

  • LocalStack, a leader in local cloud development environments, has announced the successful completion of a $25 million Series A funding round led by Notable Capital, with support from CRV and Heavybit. This investment is set to drive forward LocalStack’s mission to revolutionize cloud development by putting control back into the hands of developers, eliminating the […]

  • I grew up on the south side of Minneapolis with the honor of having Ojibwe and Mexican ancestry. Going to the park and spending my free time within my community was a blessing. As time went on, I noticed the difference in the climate from the years before. I had to wear a jacket earlier […]

  • Wealthy nations have committed to providing billions of dollars of “climate finance” to developing countries, as part of the global effort to tackle climate change. At the COP29 climate summit, nations must decide on a new global goal to replace the existing target of $100bn each year. Delivering this money is widely viewed as important […]

  • David J. Lee is Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for WEBTOON Entertainment, where he oversees global corporate, financial and operations teams for WEBTOON, Wattpad, and Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. Mr. Lee is also serving on the boards of WEBTOON Entertainment. A seasoned consumer and technology industry executive, he brings over 25 years […]

  • The process of computational design in mechanical engineering often begins with a problem or a goal, followed by an assessment of literature, resources, and systems available to address the issue. The Design Computation and Digital Engineering (DeCoDE) Lab at MIT instead explores the bounds of what is possible. Working with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, […]

  • Researchers examined fruit fly larvae from multiple geographic locations, following their developmental time, behaviour, and long-term survival. Measuring exposure to over 1,000 different agrochemicals, researchers reported significant changes in behaviour and long-term survival of different insect populations in a new study (words: European Molecular Biology Laboratory). Declining insect populations (an average of 2-3% per year) […]

  • Image credit: Thomas Köhler/photothek. An important industry award in Germany has gone to direct current (DC) power technology firm Schaltbau for what’s described as the world’s first DC factory. Schaltbau’s NExT Factory in Velden, Germany has been in full operation since September 2023, incorporating advanced DC smart grid components and intelligent energy management, battery and […]

  • More than 65,000 delegates have registered to attend the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, potentially making it the second-largest COP on record. This total is more than 15,000 lower than the record-breaking COP in Dubai last year – and marks the first time in seven years that a COP is not larger than its […]

  • Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common on the road every year, and with that rise comes the need for easy, convenient ways to charge them. The JuiceBox EV Charger stands out as a popular choice among EV owners for its smart technology, user-friendly features, and reliable charging speeds. Let’s dive into what makes this […]

  • The world of robotics faces a persistent challenge: replicating the intricate sensory capabilities that humans naturally possess. While robots have made remarkable strides in visual processing, they’ve historically struggled to match the nuanced touch sensitivity that allows humans to handle everything from fragile eggs to complex tools with ease. A team of researchers from Columbia […]