Latest Stories from Georgie
Is wind catching the future of renewable energy?
A start-up in Norway has invented a multi-turbine technology that could help to radically alter how we use wind energy, making it more resourceful and efficient. Whatβs 1000ft tall and could power the population of Cannes? In the last few decades more and more attention, investment, and time has been poured into developing sources of renewable energy in order to replace the burning of harmful fossil fuels. Now, with the...
Worldβs largest four-day week trials an βoverwhelming successβ
Trials of a four-day week in Iceland saw increased productivity and well-being of workers, and hints at the future potential of reduced hours. A four-day week sounds pretty appealing. Iβm sure one day less of Zoom calls, busy commutes, and annoying co-workers is something of a fantasy for most. Now, thanks to new trials undertaken by think-tanks, weβve new evidence to suggest that shorter working weeks may actually be more beneficial for...
New green energy sailboat Manta aims to clean up ocean
The 185-foot sailboat, the Manta, collects and recycles marine waste and is powered by renewable energy.Β Manta, named for the retractable wings it uses to hold solar panels, is an environmental showstopper. Taking in three tons of waste an hour, 10,000 in a year, it is the first sea-cleaning ship capable of collecting plastic waste on an industrial scale. The ship was masterminded by record-holding sailor Yvan Bourgon, who set up the...
