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Could Solar Power The Next Industrial Revolution?

The Horizons Tracker

At the time of writing, much of Europe is gripped by gas shortages, with governments such as Spain and the United Kingdom introducing emergency measures in a bid to protect customers, while industrial facilities are facing temporary closure as a result of a shortage of energy. Corporate giants are responsible for 70% of global electricity.

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Remote Work Revolution: Mastering the Challenges and Opportunities in 2024

N2Growth Blog

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. The recent COVID pandemic was a turning point for remote workforce transformation.

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Tech Transfer Needed If Climate Targets Are To Be Met

The Horizons Tracker

A recent paper from Tsinghua University highlights this divide and argues that there needs to be significant movement in terms of technology transfer between rich and poor countries if global climate targets are to be met. “Global carbon space for limiting 1.5°C

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Glamorous Celebrity Deaths and Minimal Taxes in 2010 :: Women on.

Women on Business

As we read year-end and best-of 2010 articles and watch the tribute shows, take a moment to try to add up the cumulative wealth of those being remembered. Houston energy magnate Dan Duncan who died earlier this year had an estimated net worth of $9 billion, and television industry mogul John Kluge died with a $6.5 billion estate.

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3 Important Things I Learned About Social Media in 2010 :: Women.

Women on Business

This year of 2010 has been a revelation to me as to the ins and outs of Social Media. In my small way I really do want a global business. It is a unique way to talk about your business: what it is, what you offer; share information in that niche; offer insights into your particular industry and much more. Not really.

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5 Powerful Team Leadership Lessons From Musicians

Great Results Team Building

When you explore other industries other than your initial focus, you can find new inspiration and in-depth areas behind concepts you otherwise would not have examined. Music education provides people with multiple advantages and lessons and is an industry that should not be overlooked.

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Making The Cloud Sustainable

The Horizons Tracker

Globally, it’s believed that data centers account for around 2% of all electricity output. This is highlighted by the fact that despite the volume of work done by data centers rising by 500% between 2010 and 2018, energy consumption only grew by 6%. This certainly appears to be the case with the statistics mentioned above.

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