climate resilience

Microsoft has quietly begun underwriting a high-stakes experiment in conservation: funding TealWaters’ Wetland Intrinsic Potential mapping tool through its AI for Good Lab to find and protect wetlands that have been disappearing for centuries but are often invisible to conventional maps...

As urban India faces the dual crises of air pollution and diminished green cover, every green initiative by high-impact organizations is being scrutinized both for its immediate ecological promise and its capacity to prompt systemic change. Against this background, the recent public appreciation...

As temperatures surge to unprecedented heights in Switzerland, anticipation for the Women’s Euro opening match between the hosts and Norway pulses through the city of Basel. For both locals and international fans, the boiling weather has become an inextricable part of the tournament experience—a...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing agriculture across Africa, offering innovative solutions to enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience among smallholder farmers. Microsoft has been at the forefront of this transformation, spearheading initiatives that integrate AI into...

Every year, communities around the globe brace for the impact of tropical cyclones, anxiously monitoring expert forecasts that guide evacuations and emergency response. For decades, the lifeblood of these predictions has flowed from traditional physics-based models—massive computer programs...

In a world where technology and the environment are so frequently pitched as antagonists, the concept of “talking to trees” might sound like digital fantasy or eco-utopian marketing. And yet, at one of Britain’s most prestigious horticultural events—the Chelsea Flower Show—this very idea became...

Communities worldwide are facing an era in which extreme weather is no longer a rare ordeal but a recurring threat, bringing with it devastating hurricanes, sandstorms, and environmental events that challenge even the most advanced forecasting systems. The escalating need for accurate, rapid...

The Met Office, the United Kingdom's national weather service, has embarked on a transformative journey by transitioning its supercomputing capabilities to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. This strategic move is poised to enhance weather forecasting accuracy and advance climate research...

India’s tea industry has scripted a remarkable export success story, reaching its highest point in a decade, even as global markets sputtered in the face of geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The milestone, marked by robust growth in both volume and value during 2024, offers a compelling...

The weather forecast for Monterrey on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, offers more than just a chance to grab your sunglasses—it provides an interesting backdrop for tech enthusiasts and IT professionals who often find their work influenced by local conditions. While our primary focus on...