The basic concept involves transferring vehicle energy requirements from a distributed local scale to a regional institutional scale, each having its environmental impacts. Most of the technical literature and virtually all the media focused on a national view assume that electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are somehow connected to aContinue Reading
Africa is experiencing a technology boom: the rapid penetration of Internet and mobile technologies make this region more and more interesting for IT entrepreneurs, despite the specificity and heterogeneity of the market. IT in Africa The African continent is a large market, as well as a source of direct accessContinue Reading
Composting is a bit like alchemy. You put food scraps into a bin and, with the help of some busy microorganisms and insects, you end up with rich, usable soil. Converting trash to treasure is an ideal way of dealing with waste, so it’s not surprising that materials scientists haveContinue Reading
Environmental justice advocates say the year ahead will be crucial in translating environmental justice promises, strategies, and billions of dollars of funding into results for neglected communities. With the Biden administration at the halfway point of a four-year term, environmental equity has been elevated to more of a priority issueContinue Reading
Arsene Wenger, a former manager of Arsenal and the current head of global football development for the world regulatory body FIFA, will participate in grassroots initiatives and talent development for Indian football. Kalyan Chaubey, the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), discussed youth development initiatives in India withContinue Reading
Singapore’s health and biomedical landscape constitutes a vibrant pool of innovative medical technology, biotechnology and biopharmaceutical entrepreneurship. Biomedical sciences industry is the fourth pillar of the country’s manufacturing economy and is extensively fostering local R&D and startups to boost innate innovations. In 2016, the Singapore government committed to a S$4Continue Reading
da-kuk The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHY) is based on the same core security selection criteria as the successful Schwab U.S. Equity Dividend ETF (SCHD). With a limited operating history, it is difficult to draw conclusions on the SCHY exchange-traded fund (“ETF”). So far, it appears the SCHY ETFContinue Reading
If someone looked in your grocery cart, saw the car you drive, or took note of your recycling behaviors, would they think that you care about the environment? Is this what caring about the environment looks like? To some people, yes. But consumerism is not the only way to careContinue Reading
It’s a concept taking hold across the country, including in Alabama, among existing companies and entrepreneurs: how to build successful businesses that blend moneymaking motives with a dedicated mission to do good in the community. One way is for a business to become a legal benefit corporation or certified asContinue Reading
Transportation officials in multiple states are testing whether roads made from grocery bags, juice cartons, printer ink cartridges or other discarded plastic can make pavement last longer, save money and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. On sections of a busy, four-lane road that cuts throughContinue Reading
