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Eye On Earth: Mapping The Planet’s Air, Water, And Noise Pollution
Want to know where the worst pollution is near you? With some help from Microsoft, new maps let European users see all that data in a visual form.
Your Power Combined: The New Generation Of Hybrid Powerplants
Instead of a plant that burns only coal, what about one that combines coal and solar to reduce cost and environmental impact?
Marc Andreessen On The Potential Promises Of EdTech Investments
Written by: EdSurge
The VC says education is so resistant to change that it’s scary to invest in. But it’s a sector that startups could--and are--seriously disrupting.
A Comprehensive Guide For Cities Looking To Not Be Destroyed
The World Bank thinks urban centers are going to be in for a rude awakening as climate-induced disasters increase. So it’s offering a helpful list of ways for governments to better prepare.
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McKinsey Consults The Masses To Find The Best Social Innovation
A new initiative from the consulting giant lets you vote on the most socially innovative companies, from TB sniffing rats to high-tech new stoves.
Kiira, The Ugandan Electric Car That Could
Put together by engineering students with no experience with cars, and often unable to charge because of the country’s poor electrical grid, the EV is still a symbol of Africa’s potential future.
Proximity Designs Is Making Money Off The Poor By Designing Products They Need
Poor people have some cash to spend, they just need to be careful how they use it. But they’re a huge market waiting to be tapped, if companies can make things they’re willing to buy.
