Smart meters: what is the purpose of them, advantages and disadvantages
Smart meters are now one of the primary practical examples of sensor technologies and IoT. They are particularly noted for being devices that allow simple and large-scale implementation.
Wi-Fi 7: What is it and why is it so important for cities?
WiFi 7 is the latest iteration of the wireless interconnection standard for electronic devices (Wireless Fidelity). How will it affect cities? What can the new Wi-Fi Alliance contribute to the urban environment? Here are some examples of how it is applied in urban areas.
Data for Climate Action: the Resilient Sydney Platform
Australia’s recent extreme weather events have spurred cities, including Sydney, to take urgent action on climate change. The Resilient Sydney Platform provides transparency, data, and tools for city governments to understand environmental impacts.
Energy Resilience across the Resilient Cities Network
Cities are at the forefront of clean energy transition, but they struggle to enhance access, affordability, and resilience of their energy systems amid persistent risks and challenges.
Sustainable aviation: a contradiction or the future of transport?
While the transition towards a more sustainable form of road transport is visible and palpable, air transport, given its specific features, is encountering challenging obstacles. Could aviation be completely decarbonized and sustainable?
U.S. Mayoral Roundtable #3 | Rebuilding our future Chicago
US Mayoral Rountable. Rebuilding our future Chicago.
Nigeria plans to create its own startup city
Discover Itana, a smart city for startups in Lagos, Nigeria. Learn about its goals, funding, and plans for development.
Three futuristic cities you can visit right now and four that you will be able to visit soon
The sustainable, technological and connected cities of the future are here right now and they can be visited. Some of them, at least. For the rest, we will still have to wait a little, but for now let’s take a look at a small selection of some of the most interesting ones.
Satellites Show Warming Tides Melting a Massive Greenland Glacier
The finding could mean that past predictions of sea-level rise from glaciers should double.
3 ways cities can promote new, greener mobility services
Green mobility solutions became the transport of choice for many during the pandemic.