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Energy

A Tale of Oil Rigs and Windmills: Environmental History and Hope in Azerbaijan

By: Maia Zasler From: Sciences Po Menton Heydar Aliyev, former President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, famously phrased the country’s vision for its natural resources: “Oil is the greatest wealth of Azerbaijan

Maia S. Zasler

7 min read

AI

Decarbonization of Real Estate with Machine Learning

By Sara Memon From The Wharton School By using technology like machine learning and AI, property owners can swiftly reduce carbon emissions in their buildings. This involves assessing present heating and cooling systems,

Sara Memon

8 min read

AI

Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Legal Revolution We've Been Waiting For?

By: Júlia Heindel Teixeira de Gouvêa From: Sciences Po Menton Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI tools, have undeniably permeated organizations, experiencing widespread adoption. Artificial intelligence involves machines, particularly computer systems,

Júlia Heindel Teixeira de Gouvêa

6 min read

AI

Healing with Algorithms: Unveiling the AI Revolution in Healthcare

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly transforming traditional practices and offering innovative solutions to age-old challenges. From optimizing administrative workflows to revolutionizing patient care, AI's integration into the

Clare He

4 min read

AI

Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Labor Productivity

By Hannah Kim From the University of Pennsylvania (Dice, 2023)What Is AI and What Does Its Growth Mean for the Workforce? Since 1940, the job market has exponentially expanded by 80% due

Hannah G. Kim

5 min read

Renewable Energy

Portugal has just run for 6 days on renewable energy. What can the world learn from it?

By: Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa From: Sciences Po Menton From October 31st to November 6th, the renewable energy produced in Portugal exceeded the needs of households by 262 GWh. For 131

Maria Francisca Moutinho Ricardo da Costa

6 min read

EV

Why is the EV Market Stalling?

With the consequences of global warming becoming increasingly evident, one of the key solutions to the climate change issue has been the ongoing transition from traditional gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs).

Joshua Xu

3 min read

AI

Can ChatGPT write Nobel Prize-winning literature?

The rapid development of creative AI has been making innovative breakthroughs in text generation. AI has already made a huge stride in factual text generation like financial reports, news, and advertisements (Van Heerden & Bas, 2021).

Xu Nuo

7 min read

Technology

ChatGPT: Impact on Education and an Overview of Generative AI

By: Joshua Xu Technology’s integration into our lives has become perpetually more prolific, with the merits and implications of Artificial Intelligence remaining a central locus of discussion. While AI has already realized

Joshua Xu

4 min read

Sustainability

Tourism and Animal Decline: The Future of Canada's National Parks

Crowds at Lake Louise in Banff National Park Introduction Canada is famous for its breathtaking scenery and stunning national parks. Among them is Banff National Park, located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Every

Catherine Su

7 min read

Sustainability

Cleaning Up Clean Beauty

The clean beauty industry has become a trending topic in recent years, with many consumers opting for products that are supposedly free of harsh chemicals and harmful ingredients. However, behind the glossy marketing

Andrew Sun

3 min read

Sustainability

Building a Sustainable Web 3.0

While there are certainly concerns with the adoption of Web 3.0, its untapped potential should not be overlooked. As we continue to explore and develop Web 3.0 applications, we must keep our shared goals of environmental and social sustainability at the forefront of our minds.

Hailey Rockandel

9 min read

Sustainability

Ethiopia’s Fatal Drought

By Darin Materman As Ethiopia enters its third year without sufficient rainfall, malnutrition and thirst plague local communities. With three failed rainy seasons denying Ethiopians crucial water, the drought haunting the Horn of

Darin Materman

3 min read

Sustainability

Speeding Into the Future: High-Speed Railways and Their Impact on Sustainability

By: Derrik Chen Transportation is evolving with the modern world. Central to this transformation are high-speed railways (HSRs), which are emerging as efficient forms of transportation for both passengers and freight alike. High-speed

Derrik Chen

3 min read

Sustainability

Discrepancies in the clean energy industry

Problem 1: The clean energy industry is white-male-dominated. Introduction The energy industry is in a state of transformative flux, riding on the back of renewables. Clean energy provides the chance to bring far-reaching,

Varun Jhamvar

6 min read

ESG

Reimagining the Voluntary Carbon Market

A growing industry of carbon capture is attempting to remove these harmful emissions from the atmosphere. Facilitating their growth through an efficient voluntary carbon market could accelerate the path to a cleaner future.

Caden W. McCulloch

8 min read

Sustainability

Exploring Sustainable Energy Solutions for Companies

Introduction It seems that every week, a new Fortune 500 company commits to lowering its carbon footprint. Companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and Nestlè have all committed to being carbon neutral, meaning a

Siraj Akmal

5 min read

ESG

Boston’s Disparities In Access to Clean Energy

By: Samiya Gupta

Samiya Gupta

6 min read

Sustainability

Renewable Energy in Vietnam and Opportunities for Implementation

Vietnam, a booming economy with approximately 100 million residents, is currently embracing renewable energy, especially solar and wind, as part of its industrialization process due to its abundant natural resources. The United Nations

Linda Vo

5 min read