Technology
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Technology DominicaSolar Panels for Dominica: Now at Least There Will Be Power After the Next Disaster Storm
A French group is equipping health centers in Dominica with removable solar panels and battery storage systems to help them be better prepared to save lives when the next disaster storm hits the little Caribbean island.
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Environment Kenya“Intelligent” Solar Pumps Give Farmers Just as Much Water as They Really Need
Climate change means inconsistent rainfall for Africa’s majority-rainfed agriculture. But new high-tech solar pumps are helping make use of every drop of water to prevent freshwater reservoirs from drying out.
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Technology MexicoMexico Will Soon Be Home to the World’s First 3D Printed Community
Social housing nonprofit New Story has been working with American tech startup ICON to build the world’s first 3D printed community for the poor, and they’ve finally announced the location of the development: Tabasco, Mexico.
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Technology North SeaUse Old Oil Rigs to Slash Carbon Emissions, Scientist Say
A new study has found that already-existing North Sea oil and gas rigs could be reused as carbon dioxide storage sites with a few minor tweaks – costing ten times less than dismantling the structures while combatting climate change.
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Technology USAOne Drop of Water and 10 Seconds of Time Could Transform Coffee Farmers’ Lives
Coffee farmers around the world have been struggling with extreme weather and fluctuating prices. But an invention powered by artificial intelligence aims to transform their earnings and enrich their soil – and it’s as small as a business card.
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Heroes USAShe Can’t Walk on Her Own – but Completed a Full Marathon in Her Exoskeleton
Theresa Vereline, retired Army sergeant, was a one-of-a-kind competitor at this year’s New York City Marathon: after running 26.2 miles through all five boroughs, she became the first paralyzed citizen in the United States to complete a marathon.
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Technology BrazilRio and Buenos Aires Have the Same Idea on How to Fight Floods from Climate Change: High-Tech!
Tens of millions of people across Latin America face worsening flooding threats sparked by climate change, so cities are coming up with new ways to keep people safe – using technology, better data and insights from affected communities.
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Technology SomaliaFlood or Drought: This App Helps Somalians Cope with Natural Disasters
Somalia is upgrading its climate threat resilience: the developing country will soon be the very first in the region with a mobile phone alert system that texts residents a warning about expected floods, droughts and other disasters.