The environment is a “hot” topic – as global temperatures have warmed since 1850, the discussion on what to do about it has warmed as well. Climate change continues to disrupt weather patterns, temperatures and water availability, leading to impacts on human and natural ecosystems – even the forests are on the move. A challenge... Continue Reading →
#Tech4Good in the cognitive era
Can technology help improve our quality of life? To learn more, we recently spoke with more than 60 pioneers who are applying cognitive technology in key areas such as social services, the environment, education and public safety. Read the full post published on the IBM Cognitive Business Medium blog
Can AI help protect the earth?
I recently read a GreenBiz article by Erin Biba about how AI is helping to advance environmental science in a new field called "computational sustainability". The idea is that combining the massive amounts of information and data generated about the earth with a computer's ability to learn and discover patterns will help scientists and policy-makers... Continue Reading →
Why cognitive sustainability makes good business sense
A recent LinkedIn post by Abhishek Ranjan talks about the top 10 business drivers for sustainability in 2017. It's a good time to start thinking about the business implications of sustainability. Consider this: 75% of CEOs are developing sustainable products and services and 54 % are investing in green growth opportunities in response to climate... Continue Reading →
3 ways technology can save trees (and our planet)
International Day of Forests is an ideal time to think about how emerging technologies can slow climate change.