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Local authorities urged to embrace 'smart city capabilities'

Business Green

New report from TechUK argues partnerships between councils and tech provides can help tackle issues such as climate change and the cost of living. The increased cost of living and pressure to cut carbon emissions means it has never been more important for local authorities to develop "smart city capabilities".

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The road to a sustainable economy

The Environmental Blog

As the world struggles to combat climate change, the need for a sustainable economy is more urgent than ever. It’s leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions which are affecting our ecosystems and contributing to climate change. By adopting green practices, they can help address these issues both now and in the future.

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What will the city of the future look like?

The Environmental Blog

As a result, we will find solutions using our technology to reduce our contribution to climate change , like using AR Christmas trees. Today , pollution is more and more omnipresent in our cities. An overcrowded city. Ultimately, experts see the city of the future in a whole new way than we expected.

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Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves

GreenBiz

Now, with climate change, come scorching hot temperatures during the summer months which bring additional challenges to healthcare systems that already operate under great pressure due to the pandemic. Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Climate Change. Smart Cities. Contributors.

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RealTerm and Ubicquia slash streetlight energy consumption across 30 cities

Smart Energy International

RealTerm also cites research by Northeast Group, which indicated how LED conversions with smart lighting controls typically result in a 60-80% reduction in energy usage, along with a corresponding reduction in carbon emissions. Have you read: Jersey Central Power & Light 1.1

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Cities are growing faster and smarter, but can they go greener? We asked Siemens.

EDF + Business

You might not be thinking about smart cities, or how the company is working to accelerate technology innovation, eMobility, resilience, and urban sustainability. As air pollution and climate change pose unprecedented threats to cities across the globe, it’s more important than ever to transform the way that urban areas operate.

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Bangkok boats bolster e-mobility

Smart Energy International

Have you read: Renewables and grid integration: The greatest challenge to Asia’s energy transition First electric bus added to New York’s NFTA fleet SP Group and Banpu NEXT partner on smart city solutions across Asia Pacific. “A collaborative effort across public and private sectors is key to tackling climate change.