A unique solar reactor promises to overcome the high costs and transport difficulties involved in developing green hydrogen. The first pilot plant will go into operation in Switzerland in February 2024, but the innovation is also attracting interest abroad.
“We are at the exact location of the future reactor!” exclaims American billionaire Bill Gates, standing in front of a construction site. It is on this site in Kemmerer, Wyoming (United States), that the first mini-nuclear power plant is expected to be operational by 2030. Founded by Bill Gates, the startup TerraPower aims to use sodium to cool these next-generation plants.
In a significant move towards sustainability, Hitachi, the Japanese industrial giant, has announced its commitment to using only “green aluminum” for all its aluminum products manufactured in Japan by March of the coming year. This strategic decision aligns with Hitachi’s broader goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across its entire supply chain by 2050.
The Climate Action Innovation Zone will be held at COP28 from December 4-8, 2023 at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre in Dubai, UAE. The free-to-attend event will bring together thousands of leaders and practitioners from business, finance, cities, governments, and civil society to drive climate action at speed and scale.
Taiwan’s groundbreaking use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in its hospitals has yielded remarkable results, reducing mortality by 25% and slashing antibiotic costs by 30% within a year. The China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan, in partnership with Microsoft’s Azure data management, has leveraged AI to enhance medical diagnoses and prescription practices. The initiative, years in the making, signifies a transformative approach to healthcare, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While France lags in AI integration due to regulatory hurdles and fragmented digital systems, the Taiwanese success prompts reflection on global healthcare advancements, emphasizing AI’s potential for improving medical outcomes and curbing unnecessary expenses.
In a strategic move to enhance its European delivery network, Temu, the rapidly growing e-commerce marketplace, has entered into key partnerships with prominent players, including Poste Italiane, CTT in the Iberian Peninsula, and Mail Alliance in Germany. This expansion aims to elevate logistics and delivery services for Temu’s burgeoning customer base.