BNP Paribas, the biggest bank in France, is now the first big bank to pledge to cut funds for natural gas fracking projects. As part of the policy, the ...
Waste deposit return scheme could save England £35 million
Introducing a deposit return scheme would reduce litter and help tackle plastic pollution in the UK, which is necessary to prevent contamination of the ...
St. Louis might become stepping stone for airport privatization
St. Louis is looking into privatizing its airport’s operation. After the former mayor considered doing so as part of the Federal Aviation ...
$15 billion for India’s 100 smart cities mission
Within the next five years, the Government of India plans to invest $15 billion in its 100 smart cities mission. New technology will be applied to develop ...
Andhra Pradesh and Mastercard cooperate for digital payment solutions
In order to improve digital payment solutions, the government of Andhra Pradesh entered and agreement with Mastercard. This cooperation is supposed to be a ...
Boston helps create affordable housing with $8.5 million program
The Boston administration under Mayor Marty Walsh has announced an $8.5 million program to aid nonprofit housing developers acquire parcels for ...
Toyota invests $373.8 million for hybrid powertrains in US
Toyota, investing $373.8 million in five US manufacturing plants, is expanding the production of its hybrid powertrains and implementing their New ...
New York to fine building owners for not going green
New York City’s mayor Bill de Blasio, with support from environmentalist groups, such as the Natural Resources Defense Council and Environmental ...
India’s NTPC to build 100 waste-to-energy facilities
NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, is looking for domestic and international developers to build 100 waste-to-energy (WTE) ...
Daimler testing automated truck platooning
Having been granted permission for public tests from the Oregon Department of Transportation, Daimler has plans to test computer-controlled trucks driving ...
