Enlarge (credit: Krisana Antharith / EyeEm) Earth Day was April 22, and its usual message—take care of our planet—has been given added urgency by the challenges highlighted in the latest IPCC report. This year, Ars is taking a look at the technologies we normally cover, from cars to chipmaking, and finding out how we can […]
Tag: Sustainability
New EV vs. old beater: Which is better for the environment?
Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Earth Day was April 22, and its usual message—take care of our planet—has been given added urgency by the challenges highlighted in the latest IPCC report. This year, Ars is taking a look at the technologies we normally cover, from cars to chipmaking, and finding out how we […]
EU plans to label natural gas and nuclear power plants “sustainable”
Enlarge (credit: iStock) The European Union says it wants to “prevent greenwashing” among investors, but a new proposal may end up encouraging the behavior it wants to banish. The European Commission put forward a plan today that defines what counts as a “sustainable investment, ” something that’s all but required in order to manage a […]
IBM’s IT services spin-off, Kyndryl, hits the market today
Also: L’Oreal, carbon offsets and a new supply crisis. Read More
Researchers demonstrate complete solar-powered hydrocarbon production
Enlarge / Either of two reaction chambers (bottom) can be targeted by concentrated sunlight. (credit: ETH Zurich) Carbon capture. Hydrogen production. Synthetic fuels. All of these technologies have been proposed as potential resources for dealing with the crises created by our carbon dioxide emissions. While they have worked in small pilot demonstrations, most of them […]
Businesses will lead the charge to net zero
Also: Vaccines for kids, facial recognition, and COP26. Read More
It’s time for the Fed to get on with raising short-term interest rates from zero
We have an inflation problem and it’s reaching crisis level. What are we waiting for? Read More
New data may add to the paranoia of CEOs who wonder what their employees are doing at home
Second jobs are widespread, a survey suggests. Read More
69% of full-time remote employees say they also have another job, new survey says. Here’s how they pull it off.
Second jobs are widespread, a survey suggests. Read More
69% of full-time remote employees say they have a second job, new survey shows. It’s another reason for CEOs to be paranoid about WFH.
Second jobs are widespread, a survey suggests. Read More