The charge for plastic bags in large stores in England has been introduced nearly a year ago. Research shows that the use of consumers’ own bags has ...
Broadband connectivity initiative from Turkey to Kiribati
The Asia-Pacific Superhighway aims to provide inclusive access to broadband throughout the Asian-Pacific region. ICT has been identified as an enabler for ...
Renewable energy revolution for Ukraine
Energy independence from Russia has become a major security issue for Ukraine. Due to that the development of renewable energy has become a priority for ...
Summit on creating sustainable companies
A summit is held today in Brussels on how to create future sustainable companies. Invited are a number of leading policymakers, experts of business and ...
Europe’s wind power capacity to grow by 140 GW by 2025
A new study shows that despite policy uncertainties, the wind power capacity of Europe can expect an additional 140 GW to be installed by 2025. Especially ...
Taiwanese green economy lacks green lifestyle
While Taiwan is a major producer of low-carbon products, the island exports most of its products and there is only little domestic demand. Dr Lin Chun-Hsu ...
How Asian cities can return to their cycling roots
Aldrin Plaza, urban development officer at the Asian Development Bank explains how to promote cycling in Asian cities. While these cities have once been ...
Moderne Stadtplanung baut auf Partizipation
Moderne Stadtplanung funktioniert nur unter Einbeziehung verschiedener Akteure. Von Bewohnern über Stadtbauräte, Wissenschaftler, Immobilienbranche, ...
The future of the build environment
The 2016 World Architecture Festival shortlist might show the future of housing and buildings. Among these are wooden skyscrapers and other proposals which ...
First US recycling network for PV and solar panels
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) set up the first US recycling program for photovoltaic and solar panels. The project includes many solar ...
