Sustainable urban planning makes smarter cities
The world is moving away from traditional energy sources towards more efficient and smarter energy systems. The Smart City concept is not new anymore, and…
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Inching towards abundant water: new progress in desalination tech
In early 2018, Cape Town, South Africa came dangerously close to being the world’s first major city to run out of water. People lined up…
Eco-friendly sex life: are condoms good for the environment?
Environmentalists are quick to condemn the condom. It is a product often made from non-biodegradable latex, or even worse, synthetic materials such as polyisoprene, and…
Tech accelerators help Nonprofits fast-track technology aimed at solving environmental challenges
Imagine a solar panel that could pull moisture from the air and create clean drinking water, using only the power of the sun, for hundreds…
With no upfront costs, this innovative financing tool makes energy efficiency affordable to all
By rolling upgrade costs into monthly bills, utilities are helping customers save energy and money at the same time For customers of the Roanoke Electric…
From fiery ice to sustainable aviation: the biofuel race becomes creative
The search for alternative fuels struck lucky off the coast of Japan recently. Under the water and below the seabed are pockets of methane, trapped…
Cyber-crime is smarter than energy
With the proliferation of smart grids, smart meters, “digital coal mine” and “digital oil fields,” the global energy sector is becoming increasingly interconnected, automated and…
So what does a smart city really look like?
Smart city expert Lean Doody says the technology should be a tool to deliver a sustainable city. Rapid urbanisation is one of the most important…