Artificial Intelligence
Amazon is funding a recycling robots startup
Glacier has raised $7.7 million more to build sorting robots that can handle up to 30 types of materials. Read More
Biodiversity data, AI combine into one financially lucrative sector: Nature tech
The preservation of natural systems is an economical no-brainer. Read More
These 2 startups preview the future of AI in the circular economy
While AI makes splashy moves elsewhere, its subtle circular economy applications are already here. Read More
Business action on energy efficiency could save $2 trillion a year, new research claims
A World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out a host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology.' Read More
How Unilever uses AI to cut petrochemicals out of laundry soap
Unilever used AI to identify replacement ingredients for its laundry and cleaning products five times faster than previously possible. Read More
4 best practices for using AI to reduce carbon emissions
Deploying artificial intelligence applications to cut greenhouse gases requires deep planning and prep work. Read More
AI has a finger on the pulse of the transport industry
The transport sector is tapping into the potential of artificial intelligence to curtail emissions and boost efficiency. Read More
New Google tools to map rooftop solar potential, air quality
Google Maps functionality harnesses AI and aerial imagery to help businesses and cities plan solar deployments and tackle air pollution. Read More
AI can help pilots minimize climate-warming aircraft contrails, Google study finds
Tests carried out by Google, American Airlines and Breakthrough Energy suggest pilots can steer clear of routes that create climate-warming contrails. Read More
How Google is turning to AI to help address the climate crisis
The company is grappling with the tradeoff between creating artificial intelligence services to help with sustainability and the large amounts of energy and water they need. Read More