While solar energy is becoming increasingly available and widely used as a clean source of electricity generation, its supply can be intermittent and unreliable. This inconsistency poses challenges to the efficiency and reliability of the power and energy grids.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, there is an ongoing debate about whether engineers can use it responsibly. Some experts believe that AI presents a danger to society. Others argue that it can be used safely if handled correctly. So, who is right? And what does this mean for the future? Can engineers be…
If you’re feeling stuck coming up with research project ideas on sustainability, it can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. In this blog post, we’ll break down the steps necessary to brainstorm effective and innovative research topics related to sustainability. You will also benefit from practical advice on how they can be implemented successfully. Here…
As the effects of climate change become increasingly visible, both environmentally and psychologically, there has been a recent rise in climate anxiety (eco-anxiety of eco-grief). This is an ecological version of anxiety disorder stemming from being confronted with the long-term impacts of global warming. This experience is becoming all too common among individuals living in…
It’s no secret that the climate crisis has reached a tipping point and urgently needs to be addressed. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecasts a potential global average temperature increase by 1.5 to 4.5 °C (2.7 to 8.1 °F) by the end of the 21st century. This trend will continue if nothing is…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. Its potential to solve the world’s most pressing problems is why AI has become a central focus for sustainable engineering. We will now explore how AI is being used in sustainable engineering. We will also give consider some of the ethical concerns…