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Ross and Craig
Think. Educate. Act.
Join us in educating ourselves in the revolution that's taking over the UK, sustainability and related technologies. Everything from electric cars, plant-based meats and vertical farms. Our objective is to is educate ourselves and others so that together we can ask the right questions and begin to act towards a more sustainable future.
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss the subject of meditation, Craig has been doing it for a year now and he shares his lessons learnt.
NEWS:
Scientists have created new living robots that have memory and are able to assemble themselves
Fletchers Waste unveils ‘inflatable skip’
Four-day working week UK poll: Should Britain adopt a 4-day work week?
UK is spending £3B to completely overhaul its bus system
Google Maps will soon suggest ‘eco-friendly routes’ by default
A wireless brain-computer interface has been successfully tested on humans for the first time
Facebook’s massive 533M record leak
https://haveibeenpwned.com/
Robot guide dog could help people who are blind navigate
Scientists produce biodegradable plastic made from fish waste
Britain’s electricity system recorded its greenest ever day over the Easter bank holiday
The UK is not following the EU's hydrogen path
SpaceX's SN15 due to fly on Monday 12th April
Cleevely EV offering upgrades to the humble Nissan Leaf
LINKS:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/mindfulness/
https://www.helpguide.org/harvard/benefits-of-mindfulness.htm
https://wakingup.com/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss the subject of micro-generation and whether it has the potential to enable Ross' dream of living on a fully electric narrowboat.
NEWS:
Tesla Model 3 excluded as electric car grant to be cut to £2,500
Elon Musk's Starlink in talks with UK to solve broadband problems
If SpaceX SN11 blows up in the fog, did it really happen?
Tokamak Energy, a fast growing UK company has unveiled pictures of its newly upgraded spherical tokamak
Virgin Galactic unveils the new SpaceShip III, the “Imagine”.
NASA’s Mars Helicopter
China's New Digital Currency Is Easy to Use but You'll Be Watched
UK Tax changes of note
Scientists will test the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor this summer
Should we all wear sensors to avoid being run over by driverless cars?
You can now buy a Tesla with a single Bitcoin (tweet)
Scottish-based space companies secure £8.5 million to bring pioneering launch technologies to market
VW and oilmonger BP pledge to bring 18,000 ultra fast EV chargers to Europe
The European Space Agency is developing an autonomous robot to explore the Moon’s caves
World's first "green Bitcoin" to be created as UK cryptocurrency firm strikes deal
UK government scraps green homes grant after six months
PayPal to bring cryptocurrency checkout service to millions of merchants worldwide
Wooden floors rotted by fungi generate electricity when walked on
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss the secret lives of trees.
LINKS:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hidden-Life-Trees-International-Communicate/dp/0008218439/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/this-massive-ancient-forest-is-actually-the-worlds-largest-living-thing-by-mass/2016/08/01/dc4056d2-54f5-11e6-88eb-7dda4e2f2aec_story.html
https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg23230971-500-trees-life-in-the-slow-lane/
https://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/trees-know-when-somethings-eating-them.php
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190725150952.htm
NEWS:
The British engineers creating robots that ‘breed’
Old Nissan Leaf batteries are now powering the robots that used to make them
Spain to launch trial of four-day working week
India to ban ownership of cryptocurrencies
UK Government To Spend £20 Million Funding 'Electric Vehicle Innovations'
First Minister announces creation of woodlands to commemorate those who died from Covid-19
3 new species found growing aboard the International Space Station
A bladeless wind turbine, that looks like a tall vibrating pole
Elon Musk's EV adoption proposal to the UK government
New Covid-craze of growing homemade- mushrooms
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss the recent stock market crash.
NEWS:
SpaceX’s Starship SN10 landed.... and then exploded
Quantum trick gives machine learning a speed boost.
Tesco begins roll out of 'soft plastic' recycling points for customers to return old packaging
West Midlands is going to reward people for not using their cars
Amazon to open UK grocery store that won't have any tills
Rishi Sunak poised to agree 'Amazon tax' after talks with US
New rules for household appliances to help cut 1.5m tonnes of UK electrical waste each year
Málaga launches Europe’s first driverless electric bus
Uber for Rubbish: Recyclesmart Will Collect Your E-Waste, Batteries, Soft Plastics and Other Hard-to-Recycle Waste For Just $2 a Bag
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss what our world would be like if machines take over all of our jobs.
LINKS:
https://www.medgadget.com/2019/03/naotrac-the-first-autopilot-surgical-robot-for-brain-surgery.html
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/meet-ai-da-the-robot-artist-who-is-making-an-exhibition-of-herself-hxhcdsm0j
https://www.history.com/news/who-were-the-luddites
https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2017/07/31/facebook-ai-creates-its-own-language-in-creepy-preview-of-our-potential-future/?sh=d3062b2292c0
https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2021-02-08/social-robots-toys-help-kids-battle-disease-and-anxiety
https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/company-aims-to-produce-thousands-of-humanoid-robots-in-2021/5752308.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3641468/Pepper-robot-finds-job-healthcare-friendly-droid-trialled-two-hospitals-Belgium.html
NEWS:
Aldi has announced it will scrap plastic packaging from its entire egg range
British company makes biodegradable and recyclable plastic in world first
Scientists built a robot that can hear through a dead locust’s ear
Volvo pledges to go ‘all-electric by 2030,’ following other manufacturers
Rishi’s spring budget
Arrival has unveiled its new electric van
Elon Musk has also proposed a new name for Boca Chica
Rumours about Somerset Gigafactory return
Blue Houses
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news.
This week we discuss space travel, the progress of SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic and NASA's recent landing of Perseverance and what all of this means for society.
SPACE TRAVEL:
Falcon 9 Landing in 2015
Double Falcon Booster landing
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo
NEWS:
Big push towards hydrogen produced by off-shore wind
Boris Johnson plans to build a tunnel between Northern Ireland and Scotland
Honda patents electric bike with a drone in the back
Jaguar goes all electric as Britain’s answer to Tesla
Ford invests $1B to go all-electric by 2030 in Europe
Amazon is developing its own 'digital currency' project
Russia could become first country to make entire currency DIGITAL as cryptocurrency booms
Stretchy bands generate electricity from body heat to power gadgets
Scotland’s free EV chargers make the rest of the UK look stingy
EVs will get hit by new taxes, and I’m not sure what we can do about it
What the UK’s ruling against Uber means for the gig economy
Elon Musk is on his way to Mars, one explosion at a time
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability and tech news. This week we discuss sleep and how you can improve yours.
SLEEP:
https://www.ft.com/content/e6ccdcac-133d-11e9-a581-4ff78404524e
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-We-Sleep-Science-Dreams/dp/0141983760
NEWS:
Australian researchers say used face masks could be recycled to make roads
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/feb/04/australian-researchers-say-used-face-masks-could-be-recycled-to-make-roads
Rishi Sunak 'considering Amazon tax' to claw back pandemic borrowing from online retailers who profited
https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-considering-amazon-tax-to-claw-back-pandemic-borrowing-from-online-retailers-who-profited-12211857
Bitcoin Surges as Tesla Confirms It Bought $1.5 Billion to Diversify Reserves
https://uk.investing.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/bitcoin-surges-as-tesla-confirms-it-bought-15-billion-to-diversify-reserves-2296951
China plans to hand out $1.5 million in a digital currency test during the Lunar New Year
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/08/china-to-hand-out-1point5-million-in-lunar-new-year-digital-currency-test.html
An unleashed Jeff Bezos will seek to shift space venture Blue Origin into hyperdrive
https://www.reuters.com/article/space-exploration-bezos/focus-an-unleashed-jeff-bezos-will-seek-to-shift-space-venture-blue-origin-into-hyperdrive-idUSL1N2K908X
New hydrogen-flavored can of Campbell’s condensed soup could be the future of clean hydrogen.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a35410999/clean-hydrogen-goop-powerpaste/
Tensions rise as the race to Mars gets more interesting.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/07/tensions-rise-as-rival-mars-probes-approach-their-final-destination
UK hills could be used as energy 'batteries'
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/08/powering-up-uk-hills-could-be-used-as-energy-batteries
Rivian to have a $50 billion IPO
https://electrek.co/2021/02/10/electric-pickup-truck-maker-rivian-aims-50-billion-ipo/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss neuralink, how humans may become superpowered cyborgs and we question where Bezos is going next.
Sensory Addition:
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_eagleman_can_we_create_new_senses_for_humans?language=en#t-732428
Neuralink's Pigs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vbh3t7WVI
News:
The Boston Dynamics dog shows off it's new limb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zbhvaac68Y
SpaceX Starship SN9 does another epic flight followed by another crash and burn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zZ7fIkpBgs
MIT’s new ‘liquid’ neural network learns on the job — so robots can adapt to changing conditions
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/01/29/mits-new-liquid-neural-network-learns-on-the-job-so-robots-can-adapt-to-changing-conditions/
UK installs 4,000th EV rapid charger
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/02/01/uk-installs-4000th-ev-rapid-charger-just-getting-started-zap-map/
Jeff Bezos to resign as chief executive of Amazon
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/02/jeff-bezos-amazon-ceo-resigns-steps-down
Elon Musk reveals monkey can mind-control video games.
https://www.inverse.com/innovation/neuralink-monkey-video-games
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss becoming superhuman and the potential path to living until your 180 years old.
TOPIC:
Dave Asprey - https://daveasprey.com/
TICKERS:
ARCT, CRSP, NVTA, PACB, TDOC, TWST, SRPT, CLOV
NEWS:
What Is IPFS and Why Does It Matter in Brave's Web Browser?
https://lifehacker.com/what-is-ipfs-and-why-does-it-matter-in-braves-web-brows-1846103479
New AI system counts endangered elephants from space
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/01/20/new-ai-system-counts-endangered-elephants-from-space/
'UK ARPA' to launch as soon as possible despite Dominic Cummings exit
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2265132-uk-arpa-to-launch-as-soon-as-possible-despite-dominic-cummings-exit/
Elon Musk says he will give $100 million to whoever creates the best carbon-capture technology
https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-100-million-prize-carbon-capture-technology-contest-2021-1
Hyundai’s ultra-fast new EV charge station used to pump gas
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/21/hyuandai-converts-old-gas-station-ev-rapid-chargers-seoul/
Shell buys UK’s largest electric vehicle charging network
https://www.ft.com/content/8e69d4da-00d2-4ada-96f0-b5dc5c7ca40a
It’s happening! World’s biggest diesel factory pivots to electric motors
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/26/its-happening-worlds-biggest-diesel-factory-pivots-to-electric-motors/
Charge it up: New Maps features for electric vehicles
https://blog.google/products/maps/charge-it-new-maps-features-electric-vehicles/amp/
Blow to Clean Hydrogen sector as major truck maker rules out H2 for long distance transport
https://www.rechargenews.com/transition/blow-to-clean-hydrogen-sector-as-major-truck-maker-rules-out-h2-for-long-distance-transport/2-1-951345
Government Delays the Environment Bill (again) and they’re blaming Covid
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/26/fury-as-long-awaited-uk-environment-bill-is-delayed-for-the-third-time
Crispr like tool could edit your proteins
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2265791-crispr-like-tool-for-rna-editing-could-temporarily-alter-your-proteins/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss the real pros and cons of hydrogen and try to discover whether it's as good as people say and whether or not it's really green.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgWHbpMVQ1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfkNf7kMZPA
https://www.edmunds.com/fuel-economy/8-things-you-need-to-know-about-hydrogen-fuel-cell-cars.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2020/06/06/estimating-the-carbon-footprint-of-hydrogen-production/?sh=cf01de524bd6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y_2Z_VwFNc
https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/most-promising-long-duration-storage-technologies-left-standing
News:
Leeds family unable to get a home charger in Leeds
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/council-accused-blocking-familys-electric-19648136
Clean air: Coal burning ban and wet wood restrictions planned
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-55636395
CRISPR gene editing used to store data in DNA inside living cells
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264383-crispr-gene-editing-used-to-store-data-in-dna-inside-living-cells/
UK may allow gene editing of crops and livestock following Brexit
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264427-uk-may-allow-gene-editing-of-crops-and-livestock-following-brexit/
CRISPR doubles lifespan of mice with rapid ageing disease progeria
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264168-crispr-doubles-lifespan-of-mice-with-rapid-ageing-disease-progeria/
Electric vehicles can now use bus lanes in the UK — and cyclists aren’t happy
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/15/electric-vehicles-can-now-use-bus-lanes-in-the-uk-and-cyclists-arent-happy/
Microsoft partners with GM to make self-driving cars a reality
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/01/19/microsoft-partners-with-gm-to-make-self-driving-cars-a-reality/
UK cities are getting all-electric bus fleets, starting with Oxford and Coventry
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/19/uk-cities-are-getting-all-electric-bus-fleets-starting-with-oxford-and-coventry-syndication/
AI imaging database for COVID-19 diagnosis provided to UK hospitals
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/01/18/ai-imaging-database-for-covid-19-diagnosis-provided-to-uk-hospitals/
Rolls-Royce boldly skips hybrids and goes all-electric with new EV lineup
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/18/rolls-royce-boldy-skips-hybrids-and-goes-all-electric-with-new-ev-lineup/
European Parliament Votes for Right to Repair
https://www.ifixit.com/News/47111/european-parliament-votes-for-right-to-repair
GPT-3 is the world’s most powerful bigotry generator
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/01/19/gpt-3-is-the-worlds-most-powerful-bigotry-generator-what-should-we-do-about-it/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we go deep (perhaps too much) on the power of cryptocurrency and where we see Bitcoins role in the future.
Cryptocurrency Links:
If you do get in, don’t throw away your hard drive and remember your passwords!
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/bitcoin-value-james-howells-newport-landfill-hard-drive-campbell-simpson-laszlo-hanyecz-a8091371.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/01/12/bitcoin-owner-has-two-guesses-left-unlock-220m-cryptocurrency/
https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin
https://medium.com/swlh/blockchain-bitcoin-and-crypto-for-dummies-a74cf213b31c
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satoshi_Nakamoto
https://www.ted.com/talks/bettina_warburg_how_the_blockchain_will_radically_transform_the_economy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-spending
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byzantine_fault
https://www.mail-archive.com/cryptography@metzdowd.com/msg09997.html
https://www.valueresearchonline.com/stories/48800/simplified-bitcoin/
https://www.coindesk.com/learn/bitcoin-101/how-to-store-your-bitcoins
https://currency.com/how-many-cryptocurrencies-are-there
https://www.nicehash.com/
https://www.blockchain.com/
http://bitcoin.org/
Other news:
Scottish trainiacs to convert an old locomotive to hydrogen power
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/05/scottish-trainiacs-to-convert-an-old-locomotive-to-hydrogen-power/
Apple’s self-driving car plans could change the entire company
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2021/01/10/apples-self-driving-car-plans-could-change-the-entire-company-syndication/
Washing clothes linked to Arctic plastic pollution
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/12/clothes-washing-linked-to-pervasive-plastic-pollution-in-the-arctic
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we explore Christmas Trees and the environmental impact of a real tree versus a fake tree, plus some other cool ideas.
SteelZero - a new global initiative bringing together leading businesses to drive transformation in the steel sector.
https://www.theclimategroup.org/our-work/press/new-steelzero-initiative-receives-backing-major-businesses-ramping-demand-clean
A £35m tidal power scheme is being investigated to be located near Anglesey
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55141922
Recycled concrete can work as well as, if not better than conventional concrete.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201130150358.htm
Scottish homes to be first in the world to use 100% green hydrogen
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/30/scottish-green-hydrogen-fife
£1.6bn subsidies redirected from farming land to improve nature
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/30/environment-to-benefit-from-biggest-farming-shake-up-in-50-years
Wales plans to boost electric charging points
https://gov.wales/plans-boost-electric-charging-points-wales
Electric cars can display green number plates from next week
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-9005409/Electric-cars-display-green-number-plates-week.html
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we explore minimalism and why, as Black Friday approaches in this run-up to Christmas, we should all consider rethinking what's important and whether what we REALLY want is just more stuff.
Minimalism Links:
https://zenhabits.net/about/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55058121
The Minimalists - https://www.theminimalists.com/
Boris wants a green revolution to happen and he wants it on his watch
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/17/boris-johnson-announces-10-point-green-plan-with-250000-jobs
New wooden bank card from TreeCard
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/personal-banking/current-accounts/new-monzo-rival-launches-britains-first-eco-friendly-wooden/
A group of scientists have successfully reversed the ageing process in the "holy grail" of studies
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/anti-ageing-reverse-treatment-telomeres-b1748067.html
No subsidies unless it's British Wind
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/wind-farms-forced-to-use-british-suppliers-3bgfhntc7
Formula 1 is going sustainable…. but not electric
https://f1i.com/news/389622-formula-1-commits-to-using-sustainable-fuels-by-2026.html
And much much more!
Grab yourself a tea and let's have a chat. And when you're done, remember to Think, Educate and Act.
This week, perhaps you'd like to take on the Minimalist Game...
The Minimalists Game - https://www.theminimalists.com/game/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we explore geodesic domes and why we should probably all live in one.
News:
Electric bikes might receive a 30% subsidy
https://www.bikeradar.com/news/electric-bike-subsidy/
Energy-from-Waste makes emissions even worse!
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/16/increase-in-burning-of-plastic-driving-up-emissions-from-waste-disposal
Oatly denied trademark for being truthful?
https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/news/oatly-denied-trademark/
Methane bubbles up from the sea (Just Have A Think channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1ChxLmpbz4
The Scottish renewable energy 'super highway' has been agreed.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/16/firms-agree-scotland-to-england-renewable-energy-superhighway
Rishi may tax cars per mile
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/16/road-pricing-could-offset-loss-of-fuel-duty-from-electric-cars
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we explore a thought experiment of what the world would be like if we owned nothing and rented everything.
Thought experiment links:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonalFinance/comments/jmjtko/how_do_you_prepare_for_a_world_where_everything/
https://qz.com/167887/germany-has-one-of-the-worlds-lowest-homeownership-rates/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/family/life/generation-rent-millennials-rent-everything-lives-should-follow/
https://theconversation.com/rent-or-buy-does-the-british-obsession-with-home-ownership-pay-off-113229
https://www.elle.com/fashion/a29536207/rental-fashion-sustainability/
https://ruckify.com/blog/the-environmental-impact-of-renting-is-it-better-than-buying/
News:
UK chancellor announces first green gilts and bonds next year
https://www.ft.com/content/54a81c62-bcf7-431b-81ac-63ad22637363
https://www.cityam.com/explainer-what-are-green-bonds-and-how-will-the-uks-first-green-gilts-work/
Nutrient rich human waste product into solid fertiliser
https://theconversation.com/we-found-a-way-to-turn-urine-into-solid-fertiliser-it-could-make-farming-more-sustainable-148877
Beyond Meat and McDonalds partner to make the McPlant burger
https://thenextweb.com/insider/2020/11/10/mcdonalds-to-launch-mcplant-burger-in-2021-to-take-on-the-impossible-whopper/
Welsh Government have chosen the first sites for what will become the "National Forest" spanning all of Wales.
https://nation.cymru/news/welsh-government-choose-first-sites-for-national-forest-which-will-span-wales/
Climate Tax on Meat
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/04/uk-health-professions-call-for-climate-tax-on-meat
Arctic Time Capsule opened too early
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/05/arctic-time-capsule-from-2018-washes-up-in-ireland-as-polar-ice-melts
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Campaign 2020
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/environment-agency-launches-flood-action-campaign-2020
£22.5 million to tackle waste and boost recycling in key industries
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/225-million-funding-to-turn-industry-waste-into-environmental-wins
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss the US election.
Links:
https://www.cityam.com/trump-or-biden-who-would-be-better-for-the-uk/
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3430697/why-blockchain-could-be-a-threat-to-democracy.html
NASA makes contact with Voyager 2
https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1355720/nasa-news-voyager-2-distance-from-earth-space-evg
Our Moon has a little sister
https://www.theguardian.com/science/shortcuts/2020/nov/04/new-moon-scientists-claim-the-earths-satellite-may-have-a-dead-ringer
Light Pollution because we're afraid of the dark
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/02/treat-artificial-light-form-pollution-environment
"First Plasma" achieved in an unprecedented huge fusion experiment
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/10/united-kingdom-lights-its-unusual-fusion-reactor
UK millionaire working to grow high quality diamonds made entirely from the sky
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/30/ecotricity-founder-to-grow-diamonds-made-entirely-from-the-sky
AI struggles identifying a ball
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/11/02/ai-mistakes-referees-bald-head-for-football-hilarity-ensued/
Link to video:
https://youtu.be/9zoJP2FkpgU
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss intermittent fasting.
Zero fasting app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zerofasting.zero
Reddit intermittent fasting:
https://www.reddit.com/r/intermittentfasting?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
The Complete Guide to Fasting
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1628600012/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6oTMFbN4FD5PC
Think. Educate. Act.
Discussion Topics:
The UK’s first electric ferry runs on old Nissan Leaf batteries
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/10/23/the-uks-first-electric-ferry-runs-on-old-nissan-leaf-batteries/
The science of why lockdown barely affected global temperatures
https://thenextweb.com/syndication/2020/10/25/the-science-of-why-lockdown-barely-affected-global-temperatures/
NASA reveals the moon has water in a major breakthrough that could pave the way for deep space travel.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/nasa-moon-announcement-today-news-water-lunar-surface-wet-b1346311.html
Japan steps up climate ambition with 2050 net zero emissions goal
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2258163-japan-steps-up-climate-ambition-with-2050-net-zero-emissions-goal/
Amazon launches 'eco-friendly' shopping platform
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/oct/27/amazon-launches-eco-friendly-shopping-platform
The UK just installed its 20,000th EV charging point
https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/10/28/praise-zeus-the-uk-just-installed-its-20000th-ev-charging-point/
GE's Haliade X wind turbine just got better
https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/10/22/ge-haliade-x-prototype-gets-a-power-boost/
Hydrogen is flying high at the moment, and soon perhaps literally. AirBus say we'll have hydrogen planes by 2030.
https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/press-releases/en/2020/09/airbus-reveals-new-zeroemission-concept-aircraft.html
In the race for driverless cars, Mercedez-Benz.... gives up
https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-fsd-beta-mecrcdes-benz-quits-autonomous-driving/
Endless Renewable Energy from Underground Radiators
https://www.rechargenews.com/transition/unlimited-on-demand-renewable-energy-anywhere-in-the-world-is-eavor-loop-climate-changes-holy-grail-/2-1-901385
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss humans living on Mars
Elon Musk’s Mars colonization event in 5 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0agVZwux1Hs
Full Elon Musk interview with 2020 Mars Society Event https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opnk-cPOM50
Terraforming Mars with Neil deGrasse Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XdkKMhAdnA
Think. Educate. Act.
Discussion Topics:
50 Million Trees to tackle Climate Crisis https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/press-centre/2020/10/50-million-trees-to-tackle-climate-change/
ShopAppy launches local shopping app in Somerset https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/18800208.shopappy-launches-somerset-support-independent-businesses/
Development of World's First Compressed Hydrogen ship https://fuelcellsworks.com/news/development-of-world-first-compressed-hydrogen-ship-to-export-zero-carbon-energy/
Unmanned boats and drones could repair offshore wind farms and clean up plastic in the sea https://news.sky.com/story/unmanned-boats-and-drones-could-repair-offshore-wind-farms-and-clean-up-plastic-in-the-sea-12105401
Freely flapping wing-tips on future aircraft just took a leap forward https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/stories/freely-flapping-wing-tips-took-a-leap-forward.html
UK city plans escooter trial despite safety failures elsewhere https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/10/19/uk-city-plans-escooter-trial-despite-safety-failures-elsewhere-syndication/
Rethinking your pension may just be the greenest thing you can do https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833040-200-rethinking-your-pension-may-just-be-the-greenest-thing-you-can-do/
Building digital twins of Earth could help Europe cut carbon emissions https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256715-building-digital-twins-of-earth-could-help-europe-cut-carbon-emissions/
Honda kills off diesel motors in Britain and no one even noticed https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/10/20/honda-kills-off-diesel-motors-in-britain-and-hardly-anyone-noticed/
The UK is about to start its first test of 5G-enabled autonomous vehicles https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/10/21/the-uk-is-about-to-start-its-first-test-of-5g-enabled-autonomous-vehicles-syndication/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss Prince William's Earthshot Prize.
Think. Educate. Act.
“The Earth is at a tipping point and we face a stark choice: either we continue as we are and irreparably damage our planet, or we remember our unique power as human beings and our continual ability to lead, innovate and problem-solve. People can achieve great things. The next ten years present us with one of our greatest tests – a decade of action to repair the Earth.” Prince William
https://earthshotprize.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w6Ztmpm910 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFbwTRMwBAc
Discussion Topics:
Alphabet X has built a ‘plant buggy’ — a cute AI farmer https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/10/14/alphabet-x-has-built-a-plant-buggy-a-cute-lil-ai-farmer/
Scottish Drone Port to Service Offshore Wind https://www.offshorewind.biz/2020/10/07/scottish-drone-port-to-service-offshore-wind/
Chemists have used microwaves to convert plastic bags into clean hydrogen https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256822-microwaving-plastic-waste-can-generate-clean-hydrogen/#ixzz6asE4xcDr
EU rejects UK plea for special allowances for exports of electric cars https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-54538648
England's first new coal mine in 30 years - to burn or not to burn? https://www.energylivenews.com/2020/10/05/first-new-coal-mine-in-england-for-30-years-granted-planning-approval/
Puffins face extinction if offshore wind farms go ahead https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8838183/Puffins-driven-extinction-plan-power-UK-offshore-wind-energy-2030-says-RSPB.html
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news as we discuss Boris's new plans to build back greener with offshore wind.
Think. Educate. Act.
Offshore Wind links:
Boris's speech in full: https://www.conservatives.com/news/boris-johnson-read-the-prime-ministers-keynote-speech-in-full
Cheaper Wind Farms https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200727114649.htm
The view from the 'For Britain Movement': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjCZXraVSuc
Discussion points include:
Top Gear features Model 3 in a bizarre, classic Top Gear test https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-wins-3-top-gear-24-hr-test-video/
McDonald's U.K Partners Beyond Meat To Launch Vegan Burger, Reports Insider https://www.plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/mcdonalds-uk-to-launch-vegan-beyond-burger-say-reports
We've Long Waited for Fusion. This Reactor May Finally Deliver It—Fast: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a34224299/nuclear-fusion-compact-reactor-sparc-timeline/
Mercedes-Benz announces several new electric cars, teases EQE and EQS SUV: https://electrek.co/2020/10/06/mercedes-benz-announces-new-electric-cars-teases-eqe-eqs-suv/
UK’s first home built by robot bricklayer: https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2020/10/06/uks-first-home-built-by-robo-bricklayer/
New plans to make UK world leader in green energy: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-plans-to-make-uk-world-leader-in-green-energy
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss how the minimalist gym of kettle bells and rucking.
Think. Educate. Act.
Kettle Bells & Rucking Links: https://fitatmidlife.com/what-is-rucking/ https://www.goruck.com/ https://www.goruck.com/rucking-101 https://youtu.be/cKx8xE8jJZs
Discussion points include: Device to curb microplastic emissions wins James Dyson award https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/17/device-to-curb-microplastic-emissions-wins-james-dyson-award
Tiny wind turbine' can collect energy from a walker's swinging arm https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/23/tiny-wind-turbine-can-collect-energy-from-a-walkers-swinging-arm
Ford will shut its Bridgend factory after 40 years https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ford-shut-bridgend-factory-after-18989482
New Graphene Battery can be charged in just 15 seconds https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/new-graphene-battery-can-be-charged-just-15-seconds
Tesla's 200mph Model S Plaid with 520 mile range goes on sale for £131,000 https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-8764277/Teslas-520-mile-range-Model-S-Plaid-goes-sale-UK-131k.html
Round of applause: Lego announcing that all its packaging will be sustainable by the end of 2025: https://www.thedrum.com/opinion/2020/09/23/lego-s-green-packaging-about-more-eco-conscious-parents
China's 2060 carbon neutral pledge: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2255178-chinas-2060-carbon-neutral-pledge-is-a-big-deal-but-is-it-big-enough/
Google, Unilever partnership uses AI for sustainable sourcing: https://searchenterpriseai.techtarget.com/news/252489679/Google-Unilever-partnership-uses-AI-for-sustainable-sourcing
200 Major Food Producers Commit to Sharing Sustainability Journey: https://www.waste360.com/food-waste/200-major-food-producers-commit-sharing-sustainability-journey
Royal Dutch Shell is to cut between 7000 - 9000 jobs https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54351815
Tesla Battery Day Full Coverage https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6T9xIeZTds
Tesco to increase sales of meal alternatives by 300% by 2025 https://www.sharecast.com/news/news-and-announcements/tesco-sales-plant-based-meat-substitutes-300--7657660.html
Plastic straws to be banned in England from 1st October https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/54356427#:~:text=Single%2Duse%20plastic%20straws%2C%20cotton,the%20items%20was%20April%202020.
Future Tech Links: Awake Electric Surfboards (featured on Fully Charged) https://fullycharged.show/episodes/awake-electric-surfboards-aim-zero/
Mercedez Vision ATVR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChqM3zqTREQ#action=share
Turntide Technologies New Smart Motor https://electrek.co/2020/09/30/turntide-technologies-smart-electric-motor/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss how to invest in the future you want.
Think. Educate. Act.
Investing Links: Use this link www.trading212.com/invite/uzZrv and we both get a free share worth up to £100. Hyperchange YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1LAjODfg7dnSSrrPGGPPMw HyperCharts Tool: https://hypercharts.co/ ETFs mentioned: URTH, ICLN, UKSR, TRIG
Discussion points include:
Hitachi ditches UK nuclear power projects: https://www.ft.com/content/1a079f1e-6cfe-4d27-ab8f-df3b5b93e198
Lost Decade for Nature: https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4020136/lost-decade-nature-uk-accused-missing-majority-biodiversity-targets
Lucid Air unveiling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgbde-SgWGM
Climate change: Tax frequent fliers and get rid of SUVs, government told: https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54087176
The UK’s first EV-only service station set to open soon: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/11/the-uks-first-ev-only-service-station-set-to-open-soon/
Scotland to offer citizens a £20K interest-free loan to buy a secondhand EV: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/14/scotland-to-offer-citizens-a-26k-interest-free-loan-to-buy-a-secondhand-ev/
Microsoft's underwater data centre resurfaces after two years: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-54146718
Google says its carbon footprint is now zero: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-54141899
Sustainable food packaging hub launches in Wales: https://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Article/2020/09/14/Welsh-Government-invests-in-sustainable-food-packaging-hub
BP joins chorus calling for early ban on new petrol and diesel cars: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bp-joins-chorus-calling-for-early-ban-on-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-8wvp6qkb2
AI-powered ship sets sail for sea trials and environmental research missions: https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/09/16/ai-powered-ship-sets-sail-for-sea-trials-and-environmental-research-missions/
Authorities charge Uber backup driver involved in fatal self-driving crash: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/16/authorities-charge-uber-backup-driver-involved-in-fatal-self-driving-crash/
Another UK escooter trial is on hold because people are breaking the rules: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/16/yet-another-uk-escooter-trial-on-hold-people-are-breaking-rules/
Signs of alien life detected on Venus: https://news.sky.com/story/signs-of-alien-life-detected-on-venus-12071625
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss Stoicism
Think. Educate. Act.
Stoicism Links: https://www.njlifehacks.com/what-is-stoicism-overview-definition-10-stoic-principles/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism
Recommended Reading: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meditations-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/B08F7YXPYB/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daily-Stoic-Meditations-Perseverance-translations/dp/1781257655/
Discussion points include: Generating clean energy from the coal mines https://www.theengineer.co.uk/generating-clean-energy-from-the-coal-mines/
Superdrug launches new sanitary pads for 'people who menstruate' https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/superdrug-new-sanitary-pads-people-menstruate-a4540671.html
Zap-Map’s EV charging point locator app now lets you pay for power too https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/07/uk-ev-charging-mappers-zap-map-make-charger-payments-easier-zap-pay/
Windows become transparent solar panels with added nanoparticles https://www.newscientist.com/article/2253816-windows-become-transparent-solar-panels-with-added-nanoparticles/
‘Cold Tube’ Invented to Beat the Summer Heat More Efficiently Than Air Conditioning https://scitechdaily.com/cold-tube-invented-to-beat-the-summer-heat-more-efficiently-than-air-conditioning/
Shorter lifespan of faster-growing trees will add to climate crisis, study finds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/08/shorter-lifespan-of-faster-growing-trees-will-add-to-climate-crisis-study-finds
Changing what we eat could offset years of climate-warming emissions, new analysis finds https://phys.org/news/2020-09-offset-years-climate-warming-emissions-analysis.html
More questions raised over what actually happens to our recycled plastic https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-recycling-uk-2647461489.html
Hull fires up low carbon district heating vision (Bloody Hull, it's warm) https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019889/hull-fires-low-carbon-district-heating-vision
World EV Day and the UK Government plans https://www.worldevday.org/ https://www.verdict.co.uk/world-ev-day/
Another Loop Member - McDonalds https://www.edie.net/news/5/McDonald-s-joins-TerraCycle-s-Loop-programme-to-trial-reusable-cups/
Uber is the latest to join the pledges of becoming zero emissions https://www.edie.net/news/6/Uber-commits-to-becoming-zero-emissions-mobility-platform-by-2040/
Co-op have announced they will be collecting "scrunchable plastic" https://www.edie.net/news/5/Co-op-launches-in-store-collection-scheme-for-single-use-plastics/
Mining returns to Cornwall https://www.ft.com/content/80cbf087-0f3c-432f-9576-122b52bda051
EV Only Drive-In cinema launched by Fully Charged https://fullycharged.show/episodes/electric-drive-in-cinema-in-association-with-polestar/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and we discuss the 'Tiny House' movement coming to the UK
Think. Educate. Act.
'Living Big In A Tiny House' is a YouTube channel dedicated to visiting Tiny Houses built all over the world, here are a couple examples from the UK
Young Woodworker Crafts Stunning Off-Grid Tiny House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTRiH_rzDUw&t=123s
17 Year Old Builds Tiny House For Only £6,000! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEkxd3ux8Wk
Woman Builds £1000 Tiny Earthen Home To Live Close To Nature In Welsh Woods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-7O-fIYSsY
Discussion points include:
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering a 5p per litre increase in fuel duty https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019537/green-budget-treasury-reportedly-considering-fuel-duty-hike
Plastic bags might be doubling in price, so says Defra https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019519/plastic-bags-government-confirms-retailers-england-levy-10p-charge-april
Amazon orders 1,800 electric Merc vans for Europe. https://cleantechnica.com/2020/08/28/amazon-orders-1800-mercedes-electric-delivery-vans-for-eu-and-uk/
SEAT gets kids to decorate EV chargers https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019488/eyesore-seat-enlists-kids-redesign-ev-chargers-clutter-complaints
Elon Musk demonstrated a Neuralink brain implant in a live pig https://www.newscientist.com/article/2253274-elon-musk-demonstrated-a-neuralink-brain-implant-in-a-live-pig/
UK firm flying high as eco-friendly airship project gathers pace https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/aug/29/uk-firm-flying-high-as-eco-friendly-airship-project-gathers-pace
Skoda launches its all-new Enyaq EV https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/09/02/skoda-launches-its-all-new-enyaq-ev-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
The UK’s best and worst places to own an electric vehicle https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/29/the-uks-best-and-worst-places-to-own-an-electric-vehicle-syndication/
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and 'The Future We Choose' (from the authors of the Paris Climate Agreement).
Think. Educate. Act.
Discussion points include:
Book: The Future We Choose https://www.amazon.co.uk/Future-We-Choose-Surviving-Climate/dp/1838770828
Links: ‘Pooholes’ filled with eco-friendly material made from wastewater https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/08/potholes-filled-with-eco-friendly-material-made-from-wastewater/ https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/eco-friendly-pothole-fix
New UK law to curb deforestation in supply chains https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53891421
Major step towards 'Artificial Photosynthesis' as device produces clean energy like plants https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/clean-energy-photosynthesis-artificial-carbon-neutral-cambridge-a9685886.html
This company claims it can use nuclear waste to make batteries that last 28,000 years without charging https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/25/nuclear-waste-batteries-last-28000-years-without-charging/
Elon Musk promises to show a working brain-computer chip for 'Human-AI Symbiosis' https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/elon-musk-neuralink-brain-computer-chip-ai-event-when-a9688966.html
Uber and Lyft’s last ditch attempt to keep their business model alive https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/24/proposition-22-uber-and-lyfts-last-ditch-attempt-to-keep-their-business-model-alive/
How COVID-19 is accelerating the shift away from fossil fuels https://thenextweb.com/cars/2020/08/22/how-covid-19-is-accelerating-the-shift-away-from-fossil-fuels-syndication/
Wind power provided almost 60 per cent of the UK's electricity thanks to Storm Ellen https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019403/storm-ellen-powers-uk-wind-farms-generation-record
Twelve companies have joined together to form the Renewable Transport Fuel Avengers / Association (RTFA), a new trade body launched this week for producers and suppliers of greener transport fuels. https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019399/renewable-transport-fuel-association-green-fuel-firms-launch-trade-body
Loop now partnering with Ulta to combat the beauty industries plastic waste problem https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4019272/ulta-beauty-bringing-refillable-containers-cosmetics-industry
'Not a green recovery': Green groups slam government's £27.4bn roads plan https://truckerworld.uk/2020/08/not-a-green-recovery-green-groups-slam-governments-27-4bn-roads-plan/
Kaluza will provide smart flexible energy services https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/electric-fleet-news/2020/08/25/kaluza-readies-electricity-grid-for-mix-of-charging-technologies
Earth Overshoot Day 2020 delayed this year due to the pandemic https://www.plantbasednews.org/news/earth-overshoot-day-2020-later-covid-19
Quick fire news There's a new baby electric Jaguar to take on Tesla Model 3: https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/353006/new-baby-electric-jaguar-take-tesla-model-3
Finally a dating app for those who own a Tesla: https://thenextweb.com/shareables/2020/08/20/tesla-elon-musk-dating-app/
Londoners can now how hire a Tesla for the day with a contactless app: https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/tesla-electric-car-hire-london-ufodrive-a4524511.html
Robots can now store energy like humans in 'fat reserves' after battery breakthrough: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/robot-batteries-humans-biomorphic-robotics-fat-reserves-a9678576.html
Europe overtakes China as biggest consumer of plug-in electric vehicles: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/26/europe-overtakes-china-as-biggest-consumer-of-plug-in-electric-vehicles/
Tesla driving YouTuber warned: Don’t use Autopilot on UK roads, it’s illegal: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/26/tesla-driving-youtuber-warned-dont-use-autopilot-on-uk-roads-its-illegal/
Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to b
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news and the "Plant First" diet a.k.a. Flexitarianism.
Think. Educate. Act.
Discussion points include:
Plant First diet https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191123-what-milk-is-best-cows-dairy-free-alternative https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-health-benefits-of-fish
Links:
Vegans should drink cow's milk https://inews.co.uk/news/british-vegans-drink-cows-milk-help-planet-charity-580800
Transparent Solar Cells Breakthrough https://news.umich.edu/transparent-solar-panels-for-windows-hit-record-8-efficiency/
Hottest Ever Recorded Temperature on Earth? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/aug/19/highest-recorded-temperature-ever-death-valley
Untitled Goose Game ditches plastic for its eco-friendly game cases https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/08/untitled-goose-game-ditches-plastic-for-its-eco-friendly-game-cases/
Cardiff and Bridgend heat network projects get £16m cash boost https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-53756784
UK takes its first step towards regulating autonomous vehicle tech https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/18/the-uk-takes-its-first-step-towards-regulating-autonomous-vehicle-tech/
Plant protein responds to radio waves by making seedlings grow faster https://www.newscientist.com/article/2251835-plant-protein-responds-to-radio-waves-by-making-seedlings-grow-faster/
Think. Educate. Act.
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss FIRE
Discussion points include:
FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Links: UK personal financial reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/UKPersonalFinance/ Fire IL reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/FIREUK/ FIRE reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fire/ FIRE visualiser app: https://fire.evley.app/
Wheat grown in vertical farms https://phys.org/news/2020-07-yield-potential-wheat-grown-controlled-environment.amp
UK e-scooter trial on-hold after ‘underage’ teens ride 12MPH on 70MPH highway https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/04/uk-e-scooter-trials-shaky-start-expansion-on-hold-ginger-middlesbrough/
Alphabet issues sustainability bonds to support environmental and social initiatives https://blog.google/alphabet/alphabet-issues-sustainability-bonds-support-environmental-and-social-initiatives/
Government cut in red tape will triple UK's battery capacity https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/14/government-hopes-cut-in-red-tape-will-triple-uk-battery-capacity
Why vehicle-to-grid charging could be the cheapest way to secure renewable energy https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/08/01/why-vehicle-to-grid-charging-could-be-the-cheapest-way-to-secure-renewable-energy-syndication/
Carbon-free diet from HelloFresh? https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018606/carbon-offset-diet-hellofresh-commits-offsetting-emissions
Microsoft vows to become zero waste https://www.edie.net/news/5/Microsoft-vows-to-become-a--zero-waste--business-by-2030/
Dropbox vows to use 100% renewable energy https://blog.dropbox.com/topics/company/dropbox-sets-sustainability-goals-for-2030
Government releases rules for Green Home Grants https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018566/green-home-grants-government-confirms-rules-september-launch-gbp2bn-scheme
Think. Educate. Act.
Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss wireless charging for EVs.
Discussion points include:
Nandos vow to not include chlorine in their chicken https://www.farminguk.com/news/nando-s-vows-to-never-use-chlorinated-chicken_56186.html
Multi-million pound fun to create mini-Hollands in the UK and GPs prescribe cycling. https://www.edie.net/news/11/Boris-Johnson-unveils--2bn-boost-for-walking-and-cycling-infrastructure/
Oliver Zipse updates us on BMW's business model and its adoption of sustainability to its core. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/next-generation-bmw-5-series-and-x1-gain-electric-versions
Pensions funds begin investing in renewable future and pull funding from fossil-fueled companies https://amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/29/national-employment-savings-trust-uks-biggest-pension-fund-divests-from-fossil-fuels
John Lewis and Waitrose outline plans for electric trucks and convert diesels to bio-methane trucks. https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018340/john-lewis-waitrose-ramp-electric-vans-serve-online-delivery-surge
DPD go beyond their previous targets to electrify their van fleet. https://theenergyst.com/dpd-hits-electric-vehicle-target-ahead-of-schedule-plots-route-ahead/
Plans agreed for creation of Bridgend County Climate Emergency Response Programme https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/news/plans-agreed-for-creation-of-bridgend-county-climate-emergency-response-programme/
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight suggest E-Highways with overhead cables on roads. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/27/ehighways-could-slash-uk-road-freight-emissions-says-study
Earth faces plastic pollution disaster unless we take drastic action https://www.newscientist.com/article/2249621-earth-faces-plastic-pollution-disaster-unless-we-take-drastic-action/
Undecided with Matt Ferrell EV wireless charging - powering the future of autonomous vehicles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qoHCMy-laA
Ossia's charging system: https://www.ossia.com/cota/
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Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, today we discuss the concept of a Resource Based Economy including the Venus Project.
Resource Based Economy: Venus Project The Venus Project is a non-profit organisation that presents a new socio-economic model utilising science and technology toward social betterment to achieve a sustainable civilisation of abundance for all, without exception. Website: https://www.thevenusproject.com/ Explanation: https://youtu.be/_EkMjTnWk14
Discussion points include: Battery firm chooses Welsh site for Britain's first gigafactory Harnessing the non-visible light spectrum for solar Thousands of Uber’s Jump ebikes saved from scrap heap Greta Thunberg wins 1 Million Euro and then donates it Severe plastic pollution in the River Thames The new Vivaro-E electric van The new VW ID 3 electric car CBI and Net Zero Infrastructure Commission apply more pressure on the UK government
Links: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/jul/17/battery-firm-chooses-welsh-site-for-britains-first-gigafactory https://www.euronews.com/living/2020/07/21/invisible-light-can-now-be-harnessed-for-solar-power https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/07/22/thousands-of-ubers-jump-ebikes-saved-from-scrap-heap-to-be-loaned-out-for-free https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53477604 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-53479635 https://www.drivingelectric.com/vauxhall/vivaro https://www.nextgreencar.com/news/8953/vw-id3-available-to-order-for-prebookers/ https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4018062/cbi-calls-2025-gas-boiler-phase-net-zero-track
Think. Educate. Act. Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, in the on-going battle against plastic waste, we explore Precious Plastic, brainchild of Dave Hakkens and how he's built a global community that you can be a part of.
Precious Plastic Website: https://preciousplastic.com/ Academy: https://community.preciousplastic.com/academy V4 Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thhHoPJ6Y14
Discussion points include: Tesco and Loop begin their zero waste product delivery service Fertility Rates across the world drop leading to a reducing population Wind turbines can now float in the deep sea Viking Link has begun - an electric cable from the UK to Denmark Europe plans to use Hydrogen to slow climate change Nissan announces the Ariya, their all new electric SUV Royal Mail's transition to electric vehicles with the electric black cab UK bans Huawei from 5G in the UK, China attacks back Scotland gets its first Vertical Farm
Links: https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/07/15/hurray-nissans-upcoming-300-mile-ariya-ev-will-use-ccs-for-fast-charging-not-chademo/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2248140-europe-wants-to-use-hydrogen-to-slow-climate-change-will-it-work/ https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/07/07/uks-royal-mail-red-vans-levc-vn5-delivery-van/ https://www.intelligentgrowthsolutions.com/igs-completes-deal-with-vertegrow-to-build-scotlands-first-commercial-vertical-farm/ https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/13/work-begins-in-lincolnshire-on-worlds-longest-subsea-power-cable-viking-link
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Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, following Rishi Sunak's Summer economic update, this week we discuss how this will affect the UK post-Brexit.
Discussion points include: Brexit Green Finance Green Grant Scheme OneWeb Starlink SpaceX British ARPA (Blue skies project)
News Articles: https://www.energylivenews.com/2020/07/07/british-gas-to-add-1000-electric-vans-to-fleet-with-largest-ever-uk-commercial-bev-order/
Links: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/mini-budget-2020-full-rishi-22321579 https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/03/uk-buys-stake-bankrupt-oneweb-satellite-rival-eu-galileo-system https://www.edie.net/news/11/What-will-the-green-finance-landscape-look-like-post-Brexit-/ https://www.ey.com/en_uk/recai https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/11/budget-2020-uk-800m-blue-skies-research-agency
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Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, this week E-Scooters and E-Bikes
Links: News Article #1 - Recharge at McDonalds https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/mcdonalds-electric-car-charging-points-uk-restaurants-fast-food-instavolt-a9590116.html
News Article #2 - Hydrogen from Carbon Capture https://www.edie.net/news/8/Equinor-to-deliver-world-s-first-at-scale-hydrogen-from-carbon-capture-plant-in-Hull/
News Article #3 - New inventions https://www.edie.net/news/8/-Green-Swan--observatories-and-Europe-s-biggest-electric-plane--The-best-green-innovations-of-the-month/
News Article #4 - Pensions to invest in a sustainable future https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4017223/comic-relief-founder-launches-campaign-shift-gbp3tr-pension-assets-sustainable-investments
Shares: https://www.google.com/search?q=NYSE:+SHLL https://www.google.com/search?q=LSE:+NEX https://www.google.com/search?q=LSE:+ITM
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Join us in a tea-infused conversation about the latest sustainability news where will also educate ourselves on a new topic, this week Vertical Farming.