Norway’s Desert Control has introduced a breakthrough that sounds almost impossible. A technology known as Liquid NanoClay can transform dry sand into fertile soil in just seven hours.

By blending clay, water, and local soil, the mixture coats sand grains, allowing them to hold moisture and nutrients just like farmland. What normally takes decades through natural processes can now happen in less than a day.

Trials in the UAE and the U.S. have already shown promising results, proving that even deserts can be turned into green landscapes. This could reshape farming, protect against desert expansion, and secure food supplies for the future.

Core Topic – Land & Agriculture
#LiquidNanoClay #SoilRegen #SoilRestoration #DesertGreening #LandReclamation #SoilInnovation #SoilTech #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #ClimateSmartAgriculture

Environment & Climate
#ClimateAction #ClimateSolutions #EnvironmentalInnovation #EcosystemRestoration #GreenTech #Sustainability #RegenerativeAgriculture #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateResilience

Water & Food Security
#WaterConservation #FoodSecurity #AgriTech #WaterSaving #FutureOfFarming #GlobalFoodSupply

Science & Innovation
#ScienceNews #EnvironmentalScience #TechForGood #BreakthroughTechnology #NextGenFarming #EcoInnovation #ScienceIsAwesome

Regional / Global
#NorwegianInnovation #UAE #USA #GlobalImpact #GreeningTheDesert

Civic tech is people power + open data. See this week’s highlights from @BetaNYC: events, tools, & calls to action → https://www.beta.nyc/2025/09/18/whats-new-in-nyc-civic-tech-september-18-2025/

Help us build Aberdeen's newest tech community space at our upcoming Working Groups Information Event!

Are you passionate about technology, education, and social good? On Wednesday [edited - wrongly said Tuesday] the 24th of September, we're hosting a collaborative event at The Soap Factory to launch our new working groups that will guide Code the City's expansion!

Register here: https://ti.to/code-the-city/ctc-wgs-event1

REMINDER: We need your input to shape the future of tech education in Aberdeen!
Parents and carers of teens and young adults (ages 13-24), we're in the early stages of launching our new Code the City Academy programmes and your feedback is absolutely crucial!

Please comment below to let us know your thoughts and take a few minutes to complete our short survey: https://us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=3adeab53e085ec40f4064c2fe&id=63e8107509&attribution=false

Survey closes soon.

Important Update: Quiz Night Postponement

We regret to announce that our planned quiz night has been postponed due to insufficient ticket sales. We will now have a social evening on Thurs 4th of Dec instead, where we'll host a more casual evening with food and drinks at our Soap Factory hub.

In the meantime, we’d love to see you at our upcoming September/October events:

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Join Code the City's Working Groups!

JOIN US at a Working Groups Information Event
Wednesday, 24th September
The Soap Factory, 111 Gallowgate, Aberdeen and On Zoom
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM in-person and 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM online
https://ti.to/code-the-city/ctc-wgs-event1

Learn how you can be part of our mission to use technology for social good while developing your skills and network.

Can't make it? Drop a comment below!
#CodeTheCity #TechForGood #VolunteerAberdeen

Cutting-edge tech by RMIT University blocks 98% of harmful kitchen fats from clogging sewers, saving billions for water utilities. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #CleanTech #ClimateTech #TechForGood #Sustainability #CircularEconomy
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/new-wastewater-tech-prevents-sewer-fatbergs

I'm at a Tech for Good workshop this morning, so I'll share anything that is interesting. #TechForGood #PIT #PublicInterestTech #CivicTech

Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip!

You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! )

P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

P.P.S. To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit https://consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

Discover your digital rights with Digital Rights Bytes! Explore how the Electronic Frontier Foundation fights for your privacy, freedom, and security in the digital world. Stay informed and empowered! #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #TechForGood https://www.digitalrightsbytes.org/#

Open source is a civic imperative, not just a tech choice. It hands power back to people — transparency that prevents surveillance and corruption, freedom from corporate gatekeepers, and the ability to fix what’s broken instead of waiting for permission. Societies that embrace open source cut costs, harden security through mass peer review, and ignite waves of local innovation and jobs. It levels the playing field so citizens everywhere can learn, build, and defend their digital rights. Losing open source is losing democratic control of our infrastructure. Defend it.
#OpenSource #DigitalFreedom #CivicTech #Privacy #TechForGood #Cybersecurity

️Linkwarden: The Self-Hosted Bookmark Manager That Solved a Problem I Didn’t Know I Had

Thank you, Linux Unplugged and Jupiter Broadcasting @ironicbadger, for introducing me to Linkwarden—a FOSS gem that will change how I save, share, and preserve the web.

Like many of you, I’ve been using browser bookmarks for years. I’d save articles, tutorials, and interesting links, only to find them gone when I finally got around to reading them. Link rot is real, and it’s frustrating. But until I heard about Linkwarden https://linkwarden.app/ on Linux Unplugged https://jupiterbroadcasting.com/, I didn’t realize how much I needed a better solution.

I used to think, “Browser bookmarks are fine,” and honestly, backing them up manually from time to time isn’t a real trouble—just a slight inconvenience. My problem is that I experience massive link rot when looking into two-year-old links, often with interesting subjects on small sites—they are often just gone when I want to recall them. The problem is that saving the link isn’t saving any of the information.

But Linkwarden @linkwarden isn’t just another bookmark manager—it’s a preservation powerhouse, a collaborative hub, and a self-hosted dream. And thanks to the folks at Jupiter Broadcasting, I now understand why it’s a game-changer.

I haven’t started hosting it yet, but I definitely will, and I hope some of you out there will find it useful too.
Thanks to @daniel31x13 for making a awesome tool ️.
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• Linkwarden github.com/linkwarden/linkwarden —  Self-hosted collaborative bookmark manager to collect, read, annotate, and fully preserve what matters, all in one place.
• Announcing Linkwarden 2.11 blog.linkwarden.app/releases/2.11
• Linkwarden Browser Extension github.com/linkwarden/browser-extension

@selfhosted@a.gup.pe @selfhosting @selfhosted@lemmy.world @selfhost #OpenSourceSoftware #TechForGood #Linkwarden #SelfHosted #FOSS #OpenSource #WebPreservation #Fediverse #LinuxUnplugged #SaveTheWeb #NoMore404 #TechCommunity #DigitalArchiving #LinkRot #PrivacyFirst #BookmarkManager #Bookmark

We’re thrilled that 179 amazing people have donated to support CoMaps! This is helping bring this project to life.

As a community-driven project we use systems about communities and openness - Open Collective and LiberaPay.

As donations grow, we’ll be able to hire engineers and accelerate the development of new features.

Together, we can make CoMaps a powerful tool for everyone.

https://opencollective.com/comaps
https://liberapay.com/CoMaps

Hey y’all,

I’m excited to be hosting CityCamp Atlanta for @CivicTechAtlanta with amazing partners and volunteers!

Right now, we’re looking for donations to help cover the costs for coffee, artist compensation, and print materials.

If you can donate, any amount is greatly appreciated!
If you know anyone that could provide in-kind donations, references are greatly appreciated!

https://opencollective.com/civic-tech-atlanta/contribute/citycamp-atlanta-2025-91788

Larry Ellison aims to do good, research, and profit through his Ellison Institute of Technology, focusing on global issues like climate change and disease cures. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #ClimateTech #TechForGood #Sustainability
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/business/larry-ellison-oracle-philanthropy.html

AI drones detect and remove ghost nets on remote beaches, benefiting marine life and combating plastic pollution. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climate #MarineConservation #OceanSolutions #ClimateAI #TechForGood #Sustainability
https://www.earth.com/news/ai-drones-discover-dozens-of-ghost-nets-hidden-on-remote-beaches/

Let's Take Back Control of Our Online Experience!

I recently watched an engaging conversation between Dr. Caroline Orr Bueno and Rick Wilson on "Doomscrolling, Disinformation, and Algorithmic Tyranny." They unpack how algorithms are exploited to spread disinformation and what we can do to fight back.

Key Takeaway: "If a service is free, YOU are the product." Let's be mindful of how we engage online and take steps to protect our digital wellbeing.

Watch and learn: https://youtu.be/9V2DqduoG-k degoogled: https://invidious.perennialte.ch/watch?v=9V2DqduoG-k

Together, we can promote digital literacy and make the internet a safer and more inclusive space!
#FightDisinfo #DigitalDemocracy #AlgorithmicAwareness #TechForGood #Community #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety #InformedCitizen #AlgorithmicControl #TechCommunity #DigitalLiteracy #Disinformation #AlgorithmicTyranny #StayInformed #Democracy

Accessibility expert warns of AI 'bollocks' while highlighting benefits https://ppc.land/accessibility-expert-warns-of-ai-bollocks-while-highlighting-benefits/ #Accessibility #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DisabledCommunity #TechForGood