WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover Chilean energy, virtual heart-rate monitors, and making voting more accessible. Plus, both electric vehicles and Dutch wildlife levels are on the rise.
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EV excitement
It seems that global roads are getting greener. A recent report by the International Energy Agency has found that a record number of electric vehicles were registered last year, with estimates predicting a worldwide total of at least 145 million by 2030.
Discover more sustainable streets
Vital technology
Why count your heart-rate yourself when you can just stare down a camera? Researchers have developed technology that can measure a patient’s pulse remotely, using machine learning to analyse changes in how light is reflected off their skin as their blood circulates.
Exercise your right
With local elections approaching, it’s important to recognise everyone’s right to vote. That’s why Dr Mark Brookes, advocacy lead at Sapience client Dimensions, has spoken to The Independent about how to address common misconceptions surrounding the rights of people with learning disabilities and autism.
Green Chile
Sometimes, nature creates the perfect conditions. With the best solar radiation levels on the planet, Chile is in prime position to make the most of the drive towards renewable energy. Already hitting impressive targets, the country is looking to expand its technologies for even more green power generation.
And finally…Would you bee-lieve it?
There’s a real buzz in the air in the Netherlands, where a recent bee census has shown that urban population levels have held steady following decades of decline. This success has been partially attributed to measures like bee hotels and a honey highway, signalling good news for Dutch gardens.
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