Tag: Conservation

This article outlines the use of machine learning and PALSAR-2 data to monitor changes in soil salinity. To ensure successful land management and conservation, a reliable, accurate method of detecting changing salinity was investigated. The study looked at the effects of polarization of backscattering from soil surface and used a Random Forest algorithm to extract useful information. Our results will help develop effective strategies for monitoring and managing of soil salinity and other land-use changes.

This article tackles the issues of Sri Lankan authorities' plan to export 100,000 endangered toque macaque monkeys to China. Conservationists and animal rights activists fear that the endangered species will be used in animal testing instead of released in Chinese zoos. Companies like Zhejiang Wuyu Animal Breeding Co. is actively involved in the exportation of animals, however Professor Dumindra Ratnayaka of Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ) is protesting the plan for risk of animal welfare.

Air India, one of the biggest airline companies owned by the Indian government, is committed to reduce 80% of its single-use plastic consumption on its flights as it celebrates World Earth Day 2021. To achieve this, the company has removed plastic water bottles from Economy Class pockets and created pour services with reusable linen bags and flowers for an eco-friendly future.

This article examines how technology and screens are impacting childhood and asks if they are stealing it away. It looks at the thoughts of Henry David Thoreau and how he questioned whether he had done all he could with his own childhood. We explore how having responsibilities as a child can dampen the joy of the present moment, but also look to the uncertainty of the future of technology. We discuss the importance of Watson’s Walden in helping children learn to appreciate the present, and how Stanly Kubrick is living on through his classic films. Ultimately, this article looks at how technology and screens should be used appropriately and responsibly, so we can all live in the present.

. AI is becoming an integral part of the fight against climate change, enabling us to better monitor and tackle some of its effects. From illegal deforestation to improved energy use, AI-driven technology is impacting the planet in various ways. Microsoft predicts a 4% decrease in emissions by 2030 as a result. We must remain aware, however, of the limits of AI - it is not a silver bullet!