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Two Technologies that Could Regenerate Our Planet

Green Project Management

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu With all the conflicts and problems and noise these days it is healthy to dream about how better our future will be. This post comes from a vision of our sustainable / regenerative future from the 1960’s courtesy […]. The post Two Technologies that Could Regenerate Our Planet appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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An Anticipatory Leader™ Turns Disruption and Change into Opportunity and Advantage

Daniel Burrus

An Anticipatory Leader understands that technology-driven change is accelerating at an exponential rate. They have learned from a large list of high-profile Fortune 100 companies that were great at both agility and execution but experienced dramatic downturns. Reacting to problems and digital disruptions, no matter how agile you and your organization are, is no longer good enough.

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To detect diseases earlier, let's speak bacteria's secret language | Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi

TEDxInnovations

Bacteria "talk" to each other, sending chemical information to coordinate attacks. What if we could listen to what they were saying? Nanophysicist Fatima AlZahra'a Alatraktchi invented a tool to spy on bacterial chatter and translate their secret communication into human language. Her work could pave the way for early diagnosis of disease -- before we even get sick.

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SDSN Black Sea Holds Meeting in Baku

Sustainable Development Network

On March 16 and 17, 2019, members of SDSN Black Sea and the SDSN global leadership participated in the 7 th Baku Global Forum, organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC). This important global event gathered more than 400 top diplomats, current and former heads of state, Nobel prize winners, and other regional business, scientific, and political leaders in Baku, Azerbaijan, to discuss approaches to “A New Foreign Policy.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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How can surveillance cameras and sensors help us achieve a more sustainable world?

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt

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Nature Map Earth Project Launched

Sustainable Development Network

The world currently faces many significant and inter-related challenges, particularly the threat humans pose to biodiversity and the ecosystem services provided by natural ecosystems. Human pressures and land use change have led to significant loss of habitat, and the species that depend upon it. On current trends the Aichi targets for biodiversity and the 2020 biodiversity targets contained in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be missed by a wide margin.

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A new class of drug that could prevent depression and PTSD | Rebecca Brachman

TEDxInnovations

Current treatments for depression and PTSD only suppress symptoms, if they work at all. What if we could prevent these diseases from developing altogether? Neuroscientist and TED Fellow Rebecca Brachman shares the story of her team's accidental discovery of a new class of drug that, for the first time ever, could prevent the negative effects of stress -- and boost a person's ability to recover and grow.

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Can we regenerate heart muscle with stem cells? | Chuck Murry

TEDxInnovations

The heart is one of the least regenerative organs in the human body -- a big factor in making heart failure the number one killer worldwide. What if we could help heart muscle regenerate after injury? Physician and scientist Chuck Murry shares his groundbreaking research into using stem cells to grow new heart cells -- an exciting step towards realizing the awesome promise of stem cells as medicine.

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A short history of trans people's long fight for equality | Samy Nour Younes

TEDxInnovations

Transgender activist and TED Resident Samy Nour Younes shares the remarkable, centuries-old history of the trans community, filled with courageous stories, inspiring triumphs -- and a fight for civil rights that's been raging for a long time. "Imagine how the conversation would shift if we acknowledge just how long trans people have been demanding equality," he says.

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How can surveillance cameras and sensors help us achieve a more sustainable world?

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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How can surveillance cameras and sensors help us achieve a more sustainable world?

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. As more and more people are understanding the true extent of our impact on the world, new solutions for how we can improve the way we live – and the environmental impact this has – is driving innovation. At the same time, two of the trends we are seeing in the security sector right now are: using existing technology to deliver environmental benefits and integrating newer technologies, such as sensors, in various devices to prompt

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Sustainable security solutions—protecting people, planet and profit.

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

This post is written by Steve Surfaro, a former industry liaison for Axis Communications, with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. Read more about Steve at the bottom of this page. More and more organizations in the security industry, whether manufacturers, integrators or security personnel, operate with sustainability in focus. Yet, despite this emphasis, many still face a similar challenge: How does one successfully develop, introduce or use technology solutions and truly com

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Sustainable security solutions—protecting people, planet and profit.

Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

This post is written by Steve Surfaro, a former industry liaison for Axis Communications, with over 30 years of experience in the security industry. Read more about Steve at the bottom of this page. More and more organizations in the security industry, whether manufacturers, integrators or security personnel, operate with sustainability in focus. Yet, despite this emphasis, many still face a similar challenge: How does one successfully develop, introduce or use technology solutions and truly com