WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover a green weekend for the UK, an eco-revolution for crypto, and future financial models. Plus, guide dogs go robotic, and fish waste gets an unexpected makeover.
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Green day
Spring is off to a wonderful start with the news that Great Britain’s electricity system had its greenest day on record over the Easter weekend. Almost 80% of the grid was powered from low-carbon sources on the Monday, including solar, wind, and nuclear power.
Eco crypto
Cryptocurrency is generating a lot of news – but it’s also generating a lot of carbon emissions. The proposed ‘Crypto Climate Accord’ aims to reduce the impact of the industry, setting targets for new energy strategies and a transition to renewable power.
Money talk
Interest in supply-chain finance has seen a surge in interest over the past year. In this article, Kevin Day, Chief Executive of flexible lending platform and Sapience client HPD LendScape, offers his expert insight into the outlook of the financing model.
That seems fishy
Normal plastic is so last year. Scientists are finding ever more innovative ways to create new materials that reduce environmental impact, and this time they’re turning to the sea, transforming fish waste into a biodegradable polymer that could be used in packaging and clothing.
Mystery island
A remote island and an iconic author of detective fiction – what could be a more enchanting combination? Giles Fuchs, Sapience client and owner of Burgh Island Hotel, whose Beach House was a ’30s writer’s retreat, features on this programme discussing Hercule Poirot, the life of Agatha Christie, and the events that inspired her novels.
Explore the past
And finally… Lead on
Who said that robots can’t take the form of animals too? Researchers in America are developing a robotic guide dog that uses lasers and cameras to map terrain, offering support to those with limited sight without requiring the time and cost of being trained for the job. (Sadly, they’re not as cute as this image.)
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