Political turbulence in Afghanistan means the cost of lithium-ion batteries will skyrocket. The Taliban now controls one of the world’s largest lithium deposits. With the global demand for lithium (and…
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Tanzania and now Ethiopia are sources for some of the world’s most coveted minerals. Whether we’re talking about beloved gemstones like diamonds and emeralds, or industrial materials needed for manufacturing,…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill in October 2021 that means new small off-road engines (SORE) must be zero-emission by 2024. CA AB 1346 comes with $30 million in funding meant to aid…
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We all know the Biden Administration is dedicated to climate issues, leading to ideas like the AIM Act. Cutting emissions and reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) are on the top of…
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Cryptocurrency “mining” — the ongoing calculations and redundant data storage associated with blockchain — is incredibly costly. One needs plenty of uninterrupted power to keep the servers running and cool.…
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Amazon QLDB: Centralized Blockchain Monitored by an Authority You Trust (Kinda)
by kirkcoburnWelcome to the third and final piece in our discussion of blockchain for enterprise. So far, we’ve addressed the basics of blockchain and some ways your business might benefit from…