Cities fail to recognize full potential of smart technologies
Cities are wasting the potential of smart technologies by failing to realise the value of their hidden infrastructure and digital assets.
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Dec 7, 2011
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EU edges towards renewable energy targets
The European Union is making steady progress towards its 2020 renewable energy target, a key effort in curbing the greenhouse gas emissions blamed for global warming, official data showed Monday.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 10, 2014
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A close eye on population growth: Specialist branches into economic, environmental issues
Projections that global population growth will level out in coming decades are not assured, an expert said Wednesday, adding that just a one-child difference in global fertility would mean an extra 10 billion people by century's ...
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2012
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Scandinavian designers wanted to take environmental action 50 years ago, but little has happened so far
According to Professor Kjetil Fallan, design is an inevitable part of the environmental problem, but also part of the solution. He believes that design history provides important insight on how to fight the environmental ...
Environment
Feb 20, 2023
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Long-term environmental damage from transportation projects in Kenya, scientists warn
The construction of a major railway through Kenya will have long-term environmental impacts on the area, suggesting more work needs to be done to limit the damage on future infrastructure projects, a major study reveals.
Environment
Feb 9, 2021
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'Green' products trade gains momentum in APEC
A push to boost Asia Pacific trade in environmentally friendly goods gained momentum Thursday as officials agreed to cut tariffs on bamboo floor panels, solar batteries and dozens of other "green" products.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 6, 2012
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A rocky road to more educational equality in sub-Saharan Africa
What are the chances of going to and completing primary school for children in sub-Saharan countries? A current study by Professor Dr. Ilze Plavgo, Professor of Sociology at the University of Mannheim, shows that educational ...
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2023
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Degrowth: Slowing down rich economies to deal with climate change is a flawed idea, argues researcher
The notion of "degrowth" is gaining traction among some politicians in Europe. It was given a platform recently at the European Parliament's "Beyond Growth" conference.
Economics & Business
Aug 1, 2023
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Hazy days: Berkeley lab tackles pollution in Mongolia
(Phys.org) -- Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) are known for designing high-efficiency cookstoves for Darfur and Ethiopia. Now they are applying their expertise to the windswept steppes of ...
Environment
Jun 1, 2012
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Can the world change course on climate?
Nazli Choucri is a professor of political science and an expert on climate issues, who also focuses on international relations and cyberpolitics. She is the architect and director of the Global System for Sustainable Development, ...
Environment
Dec 14, 2021
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