Data is Key to New Utility Business Models

As part of the Future of Energy APAC Summit 2017 hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), CLP Group Chief Operating Officer Mr Derek Parkin shared his perspective on new utility business models in a panel discussion with Enel Green Power’s Head of Business Development in Asia Pacific Mr Gu-Yoon Chung and AutoGrid Systems’ Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Narayan.

Nat Geo Announces Winner of ‘CHASING GENIUS: Unlimited Innovation’ Challenge

21st Century Fox’s National Geographic and Sprint have announced neurological physical therapist Asha Gummadi as the winner of the “CHASING GENIUS: Unlimited Innovation” challenge. Asha, who is based in Philadelphia, will receive $25,000 to pursue her vision of helping doctors to provide virtual physical therapy in developing countries. This is National Geographic’s second CHASING GENIUS digital initiative, which aims to bring together a community of active, aspirational, socially conscious consumers who want to make a positive difference in the world.

Renewable Energy Markets 2018 Call for Abstracts Extended Through April 5

The REM 2018 Call for Abstracts has been extended two weeks—through Thursday, April 5th. Join REM 2018 as a speaker and share your ideas, insights, and predictions at the most important conference of the year for the clean energy market.

Days of Our Droplets: The Story of Water

Happy World Water Day! Held annually on March 22, World Water Day is an international day centered around the importance of our freshwater resources, and brings awareness to how we manage those resources sustainably. Goldcorp’s Towards Zero Water Strategy (H2Zero) is our commitment to optimizing and reducing freshwater consumption at all our mine sites. A product of the 2016 Sustainability Summit, H2Zero is a multi-year water reduction strategy.

National Geographic Unveils Free Science Education Programs Inspired by New Series “One Strange Rock”

On the eve of the premiere of One Strange Rock, the thrilling 10-part documentary series exploring the conditions that create life on Earth, 21st Century Fox’s National Geographic has launched a suite of educational tools designed to bring to life some of the series’ key scientific lessons. The resources are available completely free for educators and include activities for students of all ages, including interactive online games and maps, photography, videos, slideshows, worksheets, articles, and a curriculum guide developed in collaboration with the nonprofit Journeys in Film. One Strange Rock premieres on Monday, March 26, at 10/9c on National Geographic.

Microsoft Philanthropies Donates $1.8 million to Team Rubicon to Support Disaster Recovery

Microsoft Philanthropies will provide $1.8 million in technology, services and training to power the Team Rubicon platform with a new level of data-driven intelligence and flexibility. The partnership deepens an existing relationship between Team Rubicon and Microsoft Philanthropies, which will also continue to support the organization through employee giving programs and disaster-specific grants.

Caterpillar Foundation Launches Value of Water Campaign Video for World Water Day

The Caterpillar Foundation, together with its global partners, launched the Value of Water campaign to raise awareness of the value of water and the impact of the global water crisis on community health, education and economics.

Clean Water for All Starts with Technology

Water is tied to every aspect of our lives. Clean water and sanitation is a critical part of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development agenda, and it’s uniquely tied to all 17 of its overarching goals. It drives economic growth, supports food and energy production, and is key to biodiversity, health, and social development.

Simple Strategies to Transform Transdisciplinary Learning with Computational Thinking

For better or worse, technology is pervasive in the workplace, school and home. All industries depend on computers to maintain our quality of life, and many tech companies continue to experiment and invest in new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) at an accelerated rate. The projected growth of unfilled STEM careers is old news to employers and educators alike as we face the facts of the future - today.

Arrow Electronics CEO Serves As Grand Marshal for National Jewish Health's Beaux Arts Bollywood Ball

With support from Arrow Electronics, National Jewish Health has set a new fundraising record to support its innovative treatments for respiratory disease. Sponsored by Arrow, the hospital’s recent Beaux Arts Ball drew more than 1,200 attendees and raised $2.4 million.