A new analysis shows that the current fossil fuel extraction is not in line with the “well below two degrees” rule of the Paris Agreement to limit ...
Alstom introduces hydrogen fuel cell trains
French company Alstom has introduced one of the first hydrogen fuel cell trains, called “Coradia iLint”. The train has a capacity of 300 ...
Why smart city development relies on relationships
The emerging standardization has made access to smart city technologies very similar across the board – yet some cities have gained an edge over ...
20 more nations ratify Paris climate deal
The Paris Agreement on climate change has passed a key milestone: With 20 more nations ratifying the deal on Wednesday, the number of the countries which ...
DigitalTown looks to ease smart city transformation
DigitalTown, a leading provider of software solutions, has launched a new cloud-based platform aimed at helping municipalities transform into smart cities ...
Researchers: Urban design shapes mental health
According to the American Psychiatric Association, the mental health of city dwellers is can be linked to the design and configuration of the urban ...
Scandinavia is leading the Global Green Economy Index 2016
For the fifth time the international consulting agency Dual Citizen has studied how “green” the economy of 80 countries is. While Sweden is ...
The central role of energy in meeting the SDGs
Energy efficiency and the provision of affordable, reliable and sustainable energy worldwide are key elements of most Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs ...
Will hackers outsmart the smart home?
Due to the advent of home automation, an increasing number of vendors and startups try to become a part of the movement. But in the wake of their hurried ...
More social solutions against climate change
New research stresses the value of broad social awareness and behavioral change in the fight against climate change. Technical solutions alone are not ...
