The Sustainability Revolution is poised to surpass the digital revolution in significance. In this live-stream session (GerdTalks episode #6), I discuss how the convergence of technology,

The Sustainability Revolution is poised to surpass the digital revolution in significance. In this live-stream session (GerdTalks episode #6), I discuss how the convergence of technology, environmentalism, and humanity is essential for a sustainable future. Recent global events, including the pandemic and geopolitical tensions, are accelerating our transition from fossil fuels to a decarbonized economy, leveraging technologies like AI and IoT to reduce pollution across various sectors.

I argue that 'Green is the new Digital,' impacting economies, jobs, and personal lives. The next decade will see transformative changes, and those not embracing this green agenda risk obsolescence by 2030. Join the conversation and explore more through my short film, #TheGoodFuture, and my newsletter at gerd.digital.

Burmese pythons are a highly destructive invasive species in Florida, severely impacting the Everglades and its native wildlife. These giant constrictors outcompete local animals, potentially

Burmese pythons are a highly destructive invasive species in Florida, severely impacting the Everglades and its native wildlife. These giant constrictors outcompete local animals, potentially contributing to the extinction of several mammal and bird species.

However, new remote camera footage offers a glimmer of hope. It shows a bobcat consuming as many as 42 python eggs, with evidence of more being saved for later. The camera even captured a direct confrontation between the bobcat and the nesting python.

This discovery prompts a crucial question: Could Florida's native predators, like bobcats, become a vital force in controlling the invasive python population in the Everglades?

This video captures a quiet evening at Thacker Pass, where the only sounds were a frog, the creek, and birds. Such stillness and peace are invaluable, representing something money cannot

This video captures a quiet evening at Thacker Pass, where the only sounds were a frog, the creek, and birds. Such stillness and peace are invaluable, representing something money cannot buy.

However, this tranquility is threatened by impending bulldozers. To oppose this destruction, please visit protectthackerpass.org to sign up for email updates and prepare for what's ahead.

In the interim, make phone calls and share this information to raise awareness. Thank you. #ProtectThackerPass #ProtectPeeheeMuhuh

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's

The Northern White Rhinoceros is functionally extinct due to poaching, with only two individuals remaining. A video featuring Dr. Barbara Durrant explores whether the San Diego Zoo Safari Park's "frozen zoo" can reverse this. This unique biotech facility aims to use in vitro fertilization to implant a Northern White Rhino embryo into a closely related Southern White Rhino. If successful, this groundbreaking procedure could rescue critically endangered species and potentially resurrect extinct ones.

Originally created by Freethink, the full video is available on Big Think's YouTube channel. A transcript of the video can be read here.

Researchers from the Loango Chimpanzee Project have reported a novel discovery in Loango National Park, Gabon. They observed chimpanzees catching flying insects and applying them to their own

Researchers from the Loango Chimpanzee Project have reported a novel discovery in Loango National Park, Gabon. They observed chimpanzees catching flying insects and applying them to their own wounds, as well as the wounds of other chimps.

This behavior may qualify as a form of self-medication. It could potentially prevent or reduce the harmful effects of pathogens and toxins, offering new insights into primate healing practices.

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