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3D printers are being used to create living dirt structures
A team of designers in Jerusalem intends to swap emission heavy materials like concrete and reinforced steel for 3D printed living structures made entirely of natural resources. 3D printing has come a long way in the last 20 years and is slated to become $56bn market by 2027. In the last year alone, we’ve written about sustainably printed fashion, design homeware made from food waste, and even...
Future trains could utilise carbon capture on wheels
Trains of the future could scrub the air of carbon dioxide rather than pumping it out of their smokestacks. The new concept, outlined in science journal Joule, could reportedly capture emissions for less than $50 USD per ton. As it stands, the only thing we’re on track for is dangerous levels of climate warming. A recent consensus among environmental scientists, is that transitioning away from pollutant industry practices will not be...
Amateur urban planners use DALL-E to re-imagine cities without cars
You probably know the DALL-E application best for the strange meme material it generates, but it has genuinely useful applications too. Recently, amateur urban planners have been using it to re-imagine cities designed for pedestrians, and the results are captivating. DALL-E is where many of us go to waste time, right? A dull afternoon at work is made that little bit brighter by generating absurd memes like Shrek at the strip club,...
The Lionesses’ Euro triumph will change the face of women’s football
Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses have captured the hearts and minds of the country and the future of women’s football will be all the better for it. The celebrations are rightly still ongoing, but we can’t help but look to the future. If you’ve been living under a rock this weekend, Sarina Wiegman’s brilliant Lionesses were crowned the champions of Europe yesterday evening, and against old foes Germany to boot. The managerial mastermind, who...
Passionfruit aims to transform freelancing for Gen Z
While there’s no shortage of freelancer apps out there, Passionfruit is aiming to transform the practice for Gen Z workers and professional employers. Peer mentorship programs are planned, and the platform will even help users manage their finances. Freelancers rejoice, you may soon have a one-stop shop to grow and manage your independent empire. A London based start-up called Passionfruit is taking the concept of professional services websites like Fiverr and...
Climate NGOs plea for Tesla to pull out of Indonesia nickel drive
Dozens of environmental NGOs have sent a joint letter to Elon Musk pleading with the Tesla chief to pull out of Indonesia’s nickel drive. Citing concerns around water pollution and deforestation, the cohort claim this isn’t the way to accelerate EV adoption. As we approach 2030 climate deadlines, the automobile industry is changing drastically each year. The common consensus is that we need electric vehicles (EVs) to succeed petrol cars, and...
Mercedes becomes first sports outfit to invest in sustainable aviation fuel
Leading Formula 1 team Mercedes has committed a multi-million euro pledge to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel development. The wider sport is aiming for net zero by 2030 and Mercedes wants to play a central role in stemming its current criticism. When it comes to sustainability, Formula 1 and Motorsport in general has anything but a clean rap sheet. Only weeks ago we were reminded of this when campaigners from Just...
Disused Berlin airport to be transformed into sustainable neighbourhood
A once bustling hub for German airliners is set to become a liveable, sustainable haven within the next decade. Plans are underway for a self-sufficient and car free neighbourhood including 5,000 apartments, schools, parks, and green businesses. After nearly 50 years of facilitating commercial flights, a bustling region that was once named Berlin Tegel Airport will soon become a benchmark for sustainable living. That’s what you call flipping the script. The...
Interactive global map shows the damage of climate change in real time
Prior to 2022, attaining digital renderings of our planet’s geology has been a lengthy and arduous task. Mapping company Esri has recently changed that, creating an interactive timespan of the globe between 2017 to 2021. As huge parts of the world endure record heatwaves courtesy of climate change, we're left to ponder where the planet will be in decades to come. The good news is that we can now digest our...
Resale bots are still fuelling next gen console shortages
It’s been more than a year since next gen consoles first launched, and yet their supply still appears extremely limited. This is because aspiring resellers are using purchase bots to instantly gobble up units whenever and wherever they’re restocked. Gone are the days when you could frivolously splash your paycheque on a next gen console. More than a year since their respective release dates, any feasible chance of landing either a...
