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Top 10 Tips to Beat Phone Addiction

December 9, 2018

Introduction Are you addicted to your phone? Do you want to find ways of beating your addiction, and rediscover life with minimal tech? Even if you don’t necessarily see yourself as being addicted to your phone, it’s very likely that you share some bad habits that phone addicts have. It could be harming your relationships, your productivity and even causing you some psychological distress. Yes, really. In this guide, you’ll find out everything you need to know about phone addiction,…

Bitcoin Rally of 2013 vs 2017 – Chart Analysis

November 27, 2017

Is bitcoin’s bubble about to burst? With the recent seemingly unstoppable rally of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which is fuelling mainstream adoption like merchant account and payment processing startups to provide the infrastructure for excepting payments in the digital currency, and the CME announcing regulation for the futures market we decided to take a look at the 2013 rally (and subsequent crash) to see what similarities there were. Quite a lot is transpires. First up here are both the charts side by…

8 Most Costly Atlantic Hurricanes [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 10, 2017

This image was created by expertsure.com to raise awareness and donations for the victims of hurricane Irma. You can find the original here.

Using a Bridging Loan to Finance a Commercial Solar Install

September 5, 2017

The role of bridging finance allows eager property developers to act quickly on an investment opportunity. Rather than wait for traditional funding from a bank or mortgage, a bridging loan allows individuals and companies to borrow up to £25 million for around 12 to 24 months. Instead of waiting from mainstream finance, the application is much quicker and funds can be drawn down in one lump sum within 7 working days of applying. Hence it is used as a metaphorical…

This Is Not an Oxymoron: China as the World’s Green Superpower

March 29, 2017

Far from the bustling, and often heavily polluted, coast lies China’s number one weapon in its growing “green” arsenal – the world’s largest solar farm. Located in north-western Qinghai province, Longyangxia Dam Solar Park covers 1- square miles (26 square kilometres). It has the capacity to generate 850 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to supply power to 200,000 households. Built in 2013 at a cost of about 6bn yuan (£721.3m), the solar farm has been on almost constant construction…

Urban Spaces, Global Ideas, and the Silencing of Sait Tuzel

September 21, 2016

Urban spaces often inspire citizens to seek better lives. Sait Tuzel, a Turkish scholar, used digital and media literacy to teach language arts. He’s been in prison as a result since August 2016.

What’s Cycling Got to Do with Digital Literacy?

August 31, 2016

Without access to digital tools, many Philadelphians couldn’t participate in a local bikeshare program. A program to boost digital literacy changed that.

Solar Sheep to the Rescue!

August 24, 2016

Many solar farm designers didn’t plan for the high grasses that would grow up and block precious sunlight from solar panels. The solution? Solar sheep! Here’s an eco-business that’s new, different, and in demand.

Vertical Gardens for Urban Areas

August 16, 2016

If you have only a small exterior space for growing plants and flowers, why not try a vertical garden?

Environmental Literacy Initiatives for Urban Kids

August 12, 2016

Environmental literacy programs often target urban kids to inspire connections to the natural world.

Tesla’s Autopilot: A Disincentive to Public Transit?

August 2, 2016

The debate is on! Will Tesla’s Model S Autopilot usher in an era where commuting is easy and public transit loses its appeal? Does Tesla’s Autopilot feature contribute to urban sprawl?

A Contest to Fight Urbanisation

July 30, 2016

What can a bunch of grad students do to try to combat urban sprawl? We’ll find out as the entries for The Geneva Challenge arrive on July 31, 2016.

Urban Renewal: The Greening of Cities

March 24, 2016

If you imagine a green city, you might not first think of Houston, Texas, but according to a green building index, over half of the commercial square footage there has an EPA Energy Star or LEED rating. In fact, Houston has ranked as high as number 3 in the US for LEED-certified commercial space. “Since Houston is the energy capital of the world, sustainability is paramount to all aspects of our economy. This is evident in the way real estate has been consistently…

Urban Living 101

March 24, 2016

Urban living offers a number of advantages, but you may not be aware of what they are and how to enjoy them. Not owning and operating a car can save you thousands per year. Of course, the amount you save will vary depending on your living situation and lifestyle choices. If you are considering going carless, you may not be extremely wealthy, so the annual savings could be exactly what you want. In fact, if you can go carless for ten years, how…