The Hague, Netherlands, has become the first city in the world to ban ads for products and services with a high carbon footprint.

Ads for petrol, diesel, aviation, and cruise ships will be prohibited on public spaces like billboards and bus shelters.

This is the first legally binding ban of its kind, setting a precedent for a more aggressive crackdown on unsustainable industries.

Edge: Climate Credit

Google is planning to roll out a technology that can flag AI-generated or edited images in its search and ad services.

The system is part of the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity, one of the largest groups trying to address AI-generated imagery.

Google’s adoption may encourage others to follow suit, reducing the spread of misinformation by clearly distinguishing what’s real.

Edge: Artificial Creativity

Malaysian university students have developed a brick system called “Brikoole” that can passively cool homes without electricity. 

The bricks use ventilation holes, a honeycomb mesh, and a built-in water system to cool incoming air naturally—reducing temperatures by up to 6°C.

Because our reliance on air-conditioning is unsustainable, energy-free hacks will help communities stay cool without high electricity bills. 

Edge: Crisis Hacking