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The Environmental Impact Of Web3

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Assessing the environmental impact of a broad ecosystem is not simple. When trying to measure the carbon footprint of the internet, one has to consider all the layers that are part of this system. Web3, like the traditional web, has layers, so the only way to analyze its sustainability is by segments. The motivation for the evaluation of web3 is obvious: if web3 represents an evolution of web2, it must also be more sustainable. In this article we will first define what web3.0 is and what its layers are. Then we will assess what its environmental impact is and if … Continue reading →

Home Automation Technologies for Building a Smart Home

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Before homeowners knew how connected smart homes would start working successfully, the prototypes shown seemed complicated and far-fetched. Thankfully, building a futuristic smart home in the modern day isn’t as overwhelming or intimidating as it seemed in the yesteryears. It is important that you pick and choose features that match your needs and your budget. This, therefore, means that you do not have to view the project as an all-or-nothing situation. Here is a rundown of some of the most futuristic solutions you could implement in your dream home today. 1. Voice-Controlled Smart Speaker All smart speakers are powered by … Continue reading →

الذكاء الاصطناعي وإدارة الموارد المائية في الأردن: تعزيز التشاركية من أجل الاستدامة

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تعد الأردن واحدة من أكثر الدول التي تعاني من شح المياه فى العالم، يعزى ذلك إلى موقعها الجغرافي وندرة الموارد الطبيعية والنمو السكاني, ومما زاد المشكلة سوءا موجات اللجوء والتغير المناخي, بالإضافة إلى معدلات الفاقد العالية حيث تهدر كميات كبيرة من المياه نتيجة التسريبات والتلوث .لذلك فإنه يتحتم مواجهة التحديات الكبيرة والمتزايدة التي تتعلق بتوفيرالمياه للسكان والقطاعات الحيوية المختلفة, بأساليب مختلفة منها ما يتعلق بتحسين إدارة الموارد المائية والتي يجب أن تعتمد على الاستراتيجيات المستدامة والتكنولوجيا الحديثة ومنها الذكاء الصناعي (AI). دور الذكاء الصناعي في إدارة المياه يعرف الذكاء الاصطناعي بأنه فرع من علوم الحاسوب والذي يهدف إلى تطوير أنظمة … Continue reading →

How IoT is Making a Deep Impact on Sustainable Development

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The Internet of Things (IoT) is currently trending with its ever expanding eco-system of digital sensors, appliances and wearable smart devices. Like other sectors, the role of IoT in sustainable development and environment protection will be crucial in the coming years. Environmental degradation is occurring all over the world. Land degradation, deforestation and desertification pose a growing threat to food security and water availability. Widespread loss of biological diversity is undermining the productive capacity of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This reduces access to essential environmental goods and services, including vital ecological processes such as water purification, nutrient cycling, control of … Continue reading →

Digital Literacy: Empowering Sustainable Development

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Digital literacy is no longer optional; it’s a vital tool for empowerment and sustainability. Older adults with digital literacy skills experience greater life satisfaction, highlighting its powerful impact. Through digital connections, they access resources that encourage sustainable living. As technology’s role expands, understanding how digital literacy fosters sustainable practices becomes crucial. It enables people to engage more effectively in sustainable actions and access information essential for environmentally conscious living. For seniors, digital know-how means staying informed, connected, and active within their communities. This article examines how digital literacy and sustainable development intersect, aiming to empower people and communities toward a … Continue reading →

How to Estimate the Effectiveness of an Outsourcing Team?

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Developing applications and games without outsourcing teams is practically never done nowadays. If the project is large enough, the company almost always engages outsourced workers to help. It may be cheaper, more efficient, and more profitable, but only if the outsourcing team fulfills the set tasks accurately and if these tasks are clearly formulated. Working with an outsourcing team is similar to cooperating with a writing service like payforessay.net, where students order papers. At the same time, they must describe the task to the writer in as much detail as possible to get the desired result. So it is with … Continue reading →

8 Ways Smart Software Optimizes Community Resource Management

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Communities often struggle with managing resources efficiently. Waste piles up, energy gets wasted, and public services can fall short. Fortunately, smart software is revolutionizing how we tackle these issues. Innovations in data analytics, IoT sensors, and AI algorithms enable us to optimize waste reduction, monitor energy use more effectively, and streamline public services. These technological advancements ensure communities become cleaner, greener places to live while maximizing resource utilization. If you’re curious about how these tools work, this article explores various ways smart software optimizes community resource management. 1. Community Health and Safety Analytics Advanced analytics benefit community health and safety … Continue reading →

5 Benefits of Remote Monitoring Systems

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Remote monitoring systems are fueling the proliferation of industrial revolution 4.0, partly thanks to the advancement in the Internet of Things (IoT) and data logger technologies. These systems allow organizations to have a clear, continuous, and holistic view of their processes, personnel, and equipment, as well as monitor environmental conditions that may impact their products and occupational safety. In today’s highly competitive and regulated business environment, organizations must efficiently and consistently monitor conditions, assets and proactively detect problems. The ability to know when conditions are about to go out of range or to have early warning of a potential equipment … Continue reading →

CSP-Powered Desalination: Prospects in MENA

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Conventional large-scale desalination is cost-prohibitive and energy-intensive, and not viable for poor countries in the MENA region due to increasing costs of fossil fuels. In addition, the environmental impacts of desalination are considered critical on account of GHG emissions from energy consumption and discharge of brine into the sea. The negative effects of desalination can be minimized, to some extent, by using renewable energy to power the plants. What is Concentrated Solar Power The core element of Concentrated Solar Power Plant is a field of large mirrors reflecting captured rays of sun to a small receiver element, thus concentrating the … Continue reading →

دور المعرفة الأصيلة والابتكار في إدارة المياه

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أنشأ أسلافنا أنظمة وتطبيقات مدهشة لإدارة المياه ساعدتهم على مكافحة المناخ القاسي والموارد الطبيعية الشحيحة في أجزاء كثيرة من هذا الكون. في هذا المقال، نستعرض كيف استخدمت الحضارات القديمة المعرفة الأصيلة في إدارة المياه، وكيف يمكن للابتكار والريادة أن يجنبوا منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال افريقيا أزمة المياه التي تعصف بها. الماضي الذهبي استطاعت الحضارات القوية البقاء والاستمرار في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال افريقيا منذ القرن الرابع قبل الميلاد، على الرغم من الظروف الجافة والقاحلة، بسبب اعتمادها على التكنولوجيات المائية المحكمة والهندسة الهيدروليكية. في القرن الرابع عشر، أشارت مداولات عالم الاجتماع الكبير المولود في تونس ابن خلدون إلى أن السلالات المنِعة … Continue reading →

Mobile Agriculture in Egypt: Food for Thought

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The phenomenal spread of smartphones and the fact that they are practically hand-sized computers, have opened way to the creation of countless ‘mobile applications’ or simply ‘apps’. The first apps that came to light were as expected, for social media and different entertainment channels. They were followed by ‘modern life’ apps in the areas of health, education, agriculture and many more. Almost every area imaginable in our life now has a mobile app that caters to it. Mobile Agriculture in Africa During the course of my work at Orange Egypt, I’ve seen a great amount of interest in mobile agriculture … Continue reading →

Could Electric Vehicles Lead to Safer Roads? Insights and Innovations

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Have you noticed the buzz around town isn’t just about the latest fashion or hit movie, but rather about something quite electrifying?  Yes, we are talking about electric vehicles (EVs)! They are everywhere nowadays: whether it’s a glossy new Tesla or a chic Nissan Leaf being charged up. Amidst the fanfare and futuristic design, a fundamental question sparks interest – can EVs make our roads safer? Let’s kick the tires on this idea and see if these electric powerhouses can actually usher in an era of safer commutes. The Lowdown on Safety Features Electric vehicles come with a host of tech-fuelled … Continue reading →