Time for agriculture to get into the digital world – traditional agricultural practices are unsustainable

In an article on The Conversation website, Istvan David, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, McMaster University explains that thanks to automation, controlled environments achieve better yield and quality than traditional farming settings, while also reducing waste. How digital twins will enable the next generation of precision agriculture Drastic climate change and overpopulation have rendered traditional … Continue reading Time for agriculture to get into the digital world – traditional agricultural practices are unsustainable →

Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change

An article on the economist impact website highlights the importance of industrial automation in achieving net zero emissions. The article refers to the recent IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency held in Versailles. Industrial automation is the key to addressing the energy and climate crises Industry is responsible for 32% of the world's CO2 … Continue reading Important role for industrial automation in addressing climate change →

Researchers have invented a desalination device that can turn seawater into drinking water at the push of a button

New technology can zap salt water to ensure good quality and do it almost instantaneously. Anthony Cuthbertson discusses the new innovation in an article on The Independent website. New invention turns seawater into drinking water at the push of a button Researchers have invented a desalination device that can turn seawater into drinking water … Continue reading Researchers have invented a desalination device that can turn seawater into drinking water at the push of a button →

One of Britain’s top architects has withdrawn from an environmental coalition in dispute about the destructive role of aviation in the escalating climate crisis

No one said the carbon neutral energy transition would be simple. Norman Foster, one of the world’s most renown architects has quit an environmental coalition over the destructive role of aviation in the escalating climate crisis. Matthew Taylor explains in an article on The Guardian website. Norman Foster pulls out of climate coalition in … Continue reading One of Britain’s top architects has withdrawn from an environmental coalition in dispute about the destructive role of aviation in the escalating climate crisis →

Home automation and achieving energy efficiency

With the increased use of automation controls, Sam Edwards writes on the Phys.org website about how home automation can play a role in improving energy efficiency. Smart buildings: energy efficiency at what price? Automating heating and other environmental controls can bring huge savings to commercial buildings. To what extent is it possible to achieve … Continue reading Home automation and achieving energy efficiency →