Why electric cars are not the silver bullet industry wants you to believe they are.
Tag: technology
Air pollution should no longer be a fact of life
Air pollution is a health and environmental issue across all countries of the world. So why do you find it so acceptable?
Why we should learn from Indigenous Peoples when tackling climate change
There is no silver bullet for climate change – it will need collective action from all governments and stakeholders. But are we under-utilising our best experts?
The dangers of techno-optimism
Many people believe technology can unlock the barriers in climate change and for a long-time, this notion felt untested. However, they are increasingly getting a reputation as unrealistic nay-sayers who ignore the need for real transformational and societal behaviour change.
The books we were reading in 2019
Say goodbye to the noughties the right way by reading these books.
Technology cannot solve the climate crisis alone
Hardly a week passes without an Extinction Rebellion stunt making headline news. Members are concerned with rising global temperatures, melting … More
How modern technology is causing an increase in chaotic voluntourism
In 2012, three American men launched a campaign to make Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony the most infamous person in the … More
Technology can bridge the educational divide, if you can access the internet
Every avid reader knows the importance of great writing, but perhaps takes the ability to read for granted. Few readers … More
Jordan will become a leader in government innovation
The first mention of Jordan conjures up thoughts of Petra and perhaps even the Dead Sea. Few think of Jordan … More
Disinformation and how technology is playing a role in the Indian elections
Disinformation wreaks havoc in many societies. Whether it is stealing election wins away from expectant candidates with stories about pizza-paedophile … More