Social issues have always been the preeminent force behind innovation, and technological innovation is no exception. After all, what is the purpose of technology if not to meet a human need, serve human interest, or accommodate human values?
The connection between social issues and technological innovation, however, has perhaps never...
Significant investments and research developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have made the technology a powerful asset in many industries — including environmental studies.
AI isn’t a new technology, but businesses and consumers feel its impact and witness it seep into everyday life. It’s turning into a ubiquitous...
Phillip Stalley, DePaul University
When it comes to climate change, no nation is more important than China. It consumes more coal than the rest of the world combined, and it is the leading emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for nearly 30% of global emissions.
Unless China takes rapid steps to control its greenhouse gas...