How outdated phones can power smart cities and save the seas

Each year, more than 1.2 billion smartphones are produced globally. The production of electronic devices is not only energy-intensive but also consumes valuable natural resources. Additionally, the manufacturing and delivery processes release a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Meanwhile, devices are aging faster than ever — users replace their still-functional phones on average…

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Government didn’t want victims to feel harassed

Michael Race Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The government feared that victims of the Post Office scandal who had not yet sought compensation would feel “harassed” if officials chased them to apply, MPs have been told. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of MPs, which has scrutinised payments, found that many of the wrongly-accused or…

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