China has brought what it calls the world’s first offshore wind-powered underwater data center into full commercial operation off the coast of Shanghai. The $226 million project, launched in 2025, was developed through a partnership involving government agencies, HiCloud Technology,…
It was developed by the PR3 coalition (Global Alliance to Advance Reuse), supported by companies including Nestlé, Unilever, Mars, Starbucks, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and others. Out of 236 designs submitted to the “Rebrand Reuse” competition, one was chosen from the…
Nearly half of the fabric used to make a standard cotton T-shirt is discarded before the garment even reaches a store. That is the conclusion of a new study by researchers from SINTEF and the Norwegian University of Science and…
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February 2026 has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, pushing Brent crude from $70 to as much as $120 per barrel. With more than 20 million barrels of oil passing…
Scientists in South Korea have developed a new gas battery capable of turning greenhouse gases into electricity while capturing harmful emissions. The device, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator (GCEG), was created by researchers at Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul.…
The global housing crisis has deepened after decades of underinvestment, rapid urban growth, economic instability, and displacement caused by wars and climate disasters. According to recent estimates, up to 3.4 billion people worldwide lack safe and adequate housing, while more…
More than 40,000 delegates from 182 countries will gather in Baku from May 17 to 22 for the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, as UN-Habitat warns of a worsening global housing crisis. According to the agency, nearly 3…
Cities around the world are looking for ways to reduce car dependence and improve urban life, with experts highlighting cleaner air, safer streets and lower fuel reliance as key benefits. Researchers say expanding reliable public transport is the first step,…
Germany will provide up to €5 billion ($5.85 billion) in funding this year to help steel, cement and chemical companies reduce industrial carbon emissions. The support will be distributed through 15-year “carbon contracts for difference,” designed to cover the higher…
China’s rapid shift toward smart living and its leadership in electric vehicles (EVs) are reshaping the global automotive industry. With strong growth in EV manufacturing, intelligent driving, and software-defined vehicles, China has become a key innovation hub rather than just…