Trivandrum engages citizens for smart city proposal
The city of Trivandrum in India launched a social media intiative to involve the public in the making of its smart city proposal. The Hindu …
Extensive infrastructure program in East Africa
A project to build roads and highways and to improve port facilities is realized in Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. The plan is that with improved ...
How social inequality is linked to climate change
A new report by the UN uncovers how social inequality causes climate impacts to hit poorest of the globe the most. In order to meet the Sustainable ...
Renewables are booming but it might not be enough
Due to their falling costs, the adoption of renewable technologies is increasing at a very fast rate in the United States. But a boom is not always a ...
Paris Agreement will take effect on Wednesday
The European Union will submit its ratification of the Paris Agreement on climate change to the United Nations on Wednesday. Thereby the act is expected to ...
Free sustainable leggings and coporate social responsibility
This summer Girlfriend Collective offered free black leggings made of recycled polyester and spandex and hit the headlines. While sustainability has been a ...
World Habitat Day and the smart city mission
On the occasion of the World Habitat Day on the 3rd of October, leading experts of architecture and urban development of the Indian city of Ludhiana are ...
Who will win the smart home battle?
Home automation is an enormous emerging market that sees various major technology giants such as Amazon and Apple competing for pole position. But which ...
Products based on organic marine waste
A research group at the University of Basque Country develops new products based on squid, fish and algae waste. By using renewable materials, these ...
Smart air traffic controlling
New technology will allow air controllers to communicate with pilots electronically. This can help to avoid delays of planes and to reduce fuel consumption ...
