2 d. ago Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images predict how tech could harm our planet

From Venice to the Iguaza Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devicesArtists have created visualisations of the impact of the climate crisis on some of the world’s most recognisable landscapes using scientific modelling, in a project to highlight the environmental effects of tech consumption.Venice in Italy, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil, and the Seine River in Paris were among the locations explored to depict the potential impact of the climate crisis by the end of the century. The results are on display at an exhibition in London. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Overconsumption and ruin: before and after images visualise how tech could harm our planet

From Venice to the Iguazu Falls, an exhibition in London illustrates the hidden cost of our gadgets and devicesArtists have created visualisations of the impact of the climate crisis on some of the world’s most recognisable landscapes, in a project to highlight the environmental effects of tech consumption.Venice in Italy, the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil, and the Seine River in Paris were among the locations used to explore to potential impacts of the climate crisis by the end of the century. The results are on display at an exhibition in London. Continue reading...

Science

3 d. ago Experts say switch off 10 'phantom load' devices that cost £630 a year

Households are being urged to unplug their 'phantom load' appliances

Economics

3 d. ago Households told to ditch 10 'phantom load' devices costing £630 a year

Switching things off properly could really add up

Economics

1 week ago How your stolen phone ends up in China's 'Silicon Valley': From London's theft hotspots to an obscure criminal sanctum where they are broken down and harvested for gold

Every six minutes, a mobile phone is stolen in the UK. Many of these devices, which can cost up to £1,600, can be tracked by their owners using GPS technology.

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4 w. ago Four changes to bedrooms that can help save money on energy bills this autumn

If you are reluctant to switch on the heating, an expert has shared four easy changes to keep you cosy at night.

Economics