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5 green tech start-ups out to change the world in 2021

From recycling to ride sharing, these cutting edge companies are working hard to innovate the environmental sector.

World

Uber proposes new employment framework for its European drivers

The car ride-hailing company, Uber, has proposed a new employment framework for its European drivers that would allow them some worker rights while not being officially classified as employees.

Green News

The 4 best apps to help you beat food waste

Did you know? A third of all grown and produced food is thrown out every single year.

Green News

The millennial entrepreneurs creating a more sustainable world

Meet the people working on inspiring solutions to challenge global sustainability and environmental issues.

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USA

WeChat users and TikTok sue Trump over app bans

Trump announced the ban on the Chinese apps earlier in August. It's set to take effect on September 20.

Green News

The Climate App: Harnessing peer pressure to save the planet

A new app founded by a NASA scholar has received backing from Olympians to major television personalities.

Green News

This new app will protect you from deadly snakes and spiders

You can now 'Shazam' Australian snakes and spiders to identify what they are - and whether they can hurt you.

USA

Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok and WeChat apps

The executive orders signed by Donald Trump, which have been deemed vague by experts, will take effect in 45 days.

Europe News

Coronavirus: How is the EU preparing for a second wave?

The Commission has released new guidelines that include making sure contact tracing apps work across borders, but some have questioned the effectiveness of the technology

Europe News

Did Apple break EU competition rules? Bloc launches probes to find out

One investigation will look at App Store, the other Apple Pay.

Europe News

Coronavirus tracking apps must be 'voluntary' and 'time-limited': EU

As concerns mount about data privacy and coronavirus pandemic monitoring, the EU says privacy must be respected when countries consider mobile phone tracing apps.

Living

The affordable French skincare rated crème de la crème in 2020

Cattier, l'Arbre Vert, la Roche Posay and others receive the highest rating on leading sustainability and health app Yuka.

World

New app keeps you safe in hunting areas after France's 2019 deaths

Nine people have been killed in hunting accidents in France this year alone. Over the last 20 years, more than 350 people died while in hunting areas. Now a new mobile phone app aims to improve safety.

Living

Gamifying kindness: 'Positive energy can change the world'

There’s little the digital age hasn’t turned into a game. From dating to exercise. Now, it's kindness.

Ukraine

Apple 'looking at how it handles borders' after Crimea map controversy

Apple appears to have caved to Russian demands to label annexed Crimea as Russian — but only for Russian users

Living

Wine adopts augmented reality in fightback against ‘boring’ perception

Artificial intelligence is set to stop young people thinking wine is 'pompous'.

Portugal

Tech addiction: ‘Smartphone or cocaine, your brain gets the same hit’

A dating app CEO and former addict says he can control himself better around drugs and alcohol than his smartphone.

Green News

WATCH | Can you make a day without your smartphone?

It is time to test how addicted you are to the digital world.

Green News

This platform is using blockchain to help you buy sustainably

Bilal Bhatti, founder of PaperTale wants to be able to verify the claims companies make about sustainability.

Green News

Changing the world in 17 numbers? There’s an app for that

One group has created a platform to help people across the globe make the world a better, more sustainable place