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Our take on the latest developments in sustainability2 min·PoliticsWhat is Russia's view on climate change?Melting ice caps in the Arctic are incentivizing Russia’s exploitation and extraction of natural resources representing the last straw of the Anthropocene. 2 min·PoliticsThe energy transition is not a hobbyWith the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, we have to face the fact that our dependence on fossil fuels poses a structural problem.1 min·SocietyAccording to the IPCC, we are failingThe IPCC urges us to rethink our climate adaptation and mitigation plans. Can we still be on time to stop the climate from changing?
An introduction to the StackLearn more about our framework that helps us understand the anatomy of digital systems.11min ·Technology
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A beginner's guide to the metaverseBoth praised and feared by many, the 'promises' of the metaverse are highly contentious. Sebastiaan Crul aims to separate the wheat from the chaff.16min ·Technology
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