Breakthrough geopolymer turns recycled glass and construction waste into a high-performance cement replacement

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Carbon Neutral Regulation in AI Training

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Researchers in Japan have developed a seemingly more sustainable alternative to Portland cement, in the form of a geopolymer-based soil solidifier developed from Siding Cut Powder (SCP), a construction waste byproduct, and Earth Silica (ES), sourced from recycled glass. The method promises to divert construction waste from landfill, and turn it into a high-value construction […]

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Today’s classrooms are changing fast because of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI agents are now part of how teaching and learning happen. They do more than automate tasks. These agents help teachers provide personal support and give students feedback that fits their own learning style. Kira Learning is a platform leading this change. It uses AI […]

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Have you ever stared at an empty room and felt overwhelmed by the possibilities? Most of us can picture our dream space in our minds, but turning that vision into reality is where things get tricky. That’s why over 18 million people have turned to Homestyler, a powerful home design tool that makes planning, decorating, and […]

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Scientific research has traditionally been a slow and careful process. Scientists spend years testing ideas and doing experiments. They read thousands of papers and try to connect different pieces of knowledge. This approach has worked for a long time but usually takes years to complete. Today, the world faces urgent problems like climate change and […]

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Industrial companies are sitting on a predictive maintenance goldmine worth hundreds of millions in potential savings, yet most struggle to expand beyond successful pilots. The pattern is distressingly familiar: A team implements predictive maintenance for a critical asset, proves the value with impressive projected ROI metrics, then hits an insurmountable wall when trying to scale across […]

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Matthew Fitzpatrick is a seasoned operations and growth specialist with deep expertise in scaling complex workflows and teams. With a background that spans consulting, strategy, and operational leadership, he currently serves as CEO at Invisible Technologies, where he focuses on designing and optimizing end-to-end business solutions. Matthew is passionate about combining human talent with automation […]

Last Thursday, May 22, the New York State Court of Appeals – the State’s highest court – issued a decision upholding New York City’s Local Law 97 of 2019. Local Law 97 is one of the country’s most ambitious municipal climate policies, requiring the City’s largest buildings to comply with increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

As global efforts to tackle climate change intensify, attention is turning to carbon dioxide removal (“CDR”)—strategies that draw carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it for long periods. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (“IPCC”) has emphasized that CDR will be necessary, alongside deep emissions reductions, to limit global warming to 1.5°C or 2°C. […]
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Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. This week Earth eyes 2C TEMPERATURE WARMING: Global temperatures could hit nearly 2C above pre-industrial levels for the first time in the next five years, according to new data from the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) covered by the […]

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While everyone debates whether AI will replace marketers, something more interesting is happening behind the scenes. AI is finally bringing structured systems of scale and measurement to marketing’s most chaotic frontiers. After years of flying blind in spaces like social media and influencer marketing, marketers are getting their first real tools for systematic influence. This […]

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Have you ever looked at your living space and thought, “This could be so much better…” but didn’t know where to start? You’re not alone. According to a Houzz & Home Study, 92% of homeowners face challenges during renovation projects, with one-third struggling to find suitable service providers. Meanwhile, 28% encounter difficulties choosing the right […]

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Today’s hospitals and health systems are plagued by a conundrum: providers have too much data, but not enough data insights. Healthcare providers and administrative staff are often burdened by the sheer amount of information they must manage. A 2022 survey of 3,000 practicing nurses and doctors found that 69% were overwhelmed by the volume of […]

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Mauricio Vergara, CEO and Co-Founder of Kapwork, oversees the company’s operations, sales, and marketing. As a former small business owner, he experienced firsthand the strain that late payments place on growing companies. Later, during his time at Google and Unity, he saw how delayed payments negatively affected creators, stalling their ability to scale. Motivated to […]

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As generative AI explodes across workplaces, a new class of infrastructure is emerging to tame the chaos. Unbound, a San Francisco-based startup, has secured a $4 million seed round to help enterprises embrace AI on their own terms—safely, observably, and cost-effectively. The round was led by Race Capital, with support from Wayfinder Ventures, Y Combinator, […]

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate and energy stories from China over the past fortnight. Subscribe for free here. Key developments Climate leadership and cooperation ENVOY REMARKS: Xinhua published an exclusive interview with Chinese climate envoy Liu Zhenmin, in which he spoke about how China-Europe cooperation could […]

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New research shows that the way AI services bill by tokens hides the real cost from users. Providers can quietly inflate charges by fudging token counts or slipping in hidden steps. Some systems run extra processes that don’t affect the output but still show up on the bill. Auditing tools have been proposed, but without […]

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Offshore platform and wind generators at Rampion wind farm off the coast of Brighton, Sussex. A recently published study from the University of Aberdeen has revealed a new approach to evaluating the ecological impacts of offshore activities. By integrating a dynamic ecosystem model with a comprehensive ecosystem services database, the team, which includes researchers from […]