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10 bold ideas driving a sustainable future

From powering the planet with untapped clean energy to making climate action go viral, these 10 transformative ideas from the intersection of tech and sustainability are driving positive change — and building a greener future for generations to come.

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How "digital twins" could help us predict the future
15:36

Karen Willcox

How "digital twins" could help us predict the future

15 minutes 36 seconds
The thrilling potential for off-grid solar energy
14:18

Amar Inamdar

The thrilling potential for off-grid solar energy

14 minutes 18 seconds
The billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport
11:20

Monica Araya

The billion-dollar campaign to electrify transport

11 minutes 20 seconds
Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees?
08:10

Nicole Rycroft

Why are we making pizza boxes out of endangered trees?

8 minutes 10 seconds
The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture
12:33

Michael Green

The natural building blocks of sustainable architecture

12 minutes 33 seconds
The eco-creators helping the climate through social media
09:30

Zahra Biabani

The eco-creators helping the climate through social media

9 minutes 30 seconds
How to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people
13:06

Julio Friedmann

How to harness abundant, clean energy for 10 billion people

13 minutes 6 seconds
The untapped energy source that could power the planet
14:56

Jamie C. Beard

The untapped energy source that could power the planet

14 minutes 56 seconds
How to heat your home without hurting the planet
05:06

Kathy Hannun

How to heat your home without hurting the planet

5 minutes 6 seconds
Time is running out on climate change. The metaverse could help
10:00

Cedrik Neike

Time is running out on climate change. The metaverse could help

10 minutes
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