Apple Inc. has big plans for the future of the Apple Watch, with new health-related features set to be introduced in 2024. One of the most exciting additions will be a blood pressure sensor, allowing users to monitor their blood pressure more accurately. The upcoming version of the Apple Watch may display both systolic and […]

British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan has called for international collaboration to mitigate the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) at the global AI Safety Summit. The two-day summit, held at Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire, England, saw participation from high-profile attendees including Elon Musk, Ursula von der Leyen, Kamala Harris, and Giorgia Meloni. The primary objective […]

“The panelists extensively discussed the incentives and barriers for investors in implementing nature and climate finance sustainable infrastructure in emerging markets.” The Canadian Pavilion – Blue Zone recently hosted an enlightening panel discussion. The aim of this discussion was to highlight the intricate interconnection of the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Agenda, and […]

American farmworkers are increasingly grappling with the threat of heat-related illnesses and deaths due to the rising temperatures brought about by climate change. This growing danger has led to a significant shift towards night-time harvesting among these workers. Across the United States, over 2 million farmworkers are highly susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Shockingly, heat-related deaths […]

Today’s Climate Change Poster Collection focuses on Climate resilience infrastructure, a critical concept in the discussion of climate change, referring to a system’s ability to endure and recover from natural hazards that are intensified by climate change. This resilience has three main aspects: preparation, adaptation, and recovery. Investing in climate-resilient construction can prove to be […]

A recent lawsuit filed by visual artists against Stability AI, Midjourney, and DeviantArt has been trimmed by a judge in California federal court. The artists accused these companies of misusing their copyrighted work in connection with generative AI systems. U.S. District Judge William Orrick dismissed some of the claims made by the artists but allowed […]

OpenAI, the renowned artificial intelligence (AI) company, has recently announced the launch of its Preparedness Workforce. This new initiative aims to tackle the security dangers associated with AI and safeguard against potential catastrophic risks that may arise from its development. One of the primary focuses of the Preparedness team is to closely monitor and protect […]

In the recent edition of Climate & Capital, Peter McKillop shines a spotlight on two major setbacks in the global battle against climate change. The article explores the challenges facing carbon capture and sequestration (CCUS and CCS) technology in Canada and the unexpected scandal surrounding carbon credits in Zimbabwe. Both of these incidents call into […]

Maersk, a global leader in the shipping industry, is venturing into uncharted waters with its first ships powered by green methanol, a move designed to significantly reduce environmental impact. The Laura Maersk, a groundbreaking ship commissioned by the company, is equipped with a dual engine that can operate either on traditional oil or methanol. This […]

Australia’s escalating climate crisis, characterized by severe heatwaves and bushfires, is being exacerbated by a new challenge. A massive fracking project is set to start in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo Basin, adding more fuel to the already heated debate surrounding Australia’s environmental policies and practices. The Northern Territory government has given the green light to […]