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How Experts Plan to Make Cities Less Car-Crowded
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,…
Geopolitical Tensions Could Speed Up the Global Clean Energy Boom
The recent disruption of global oil supply chains is accelerating an unexpected trend: the global transition toward renewable energy. As geopolitical tensions and instability around the Strait of Hormuz threaten nearly one-fifth of global oil trade, advocates of wind and…
Balkan Battery Day to Spotlight Rapid Growth of Energy Storage Across Southeast Europe
Battery energy storage systems are rapidly moving from early-stage ambition to commercial reality across the Balkans, with gigawatt-scale project pipelines now emerging in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and neighbouring markets. Against this backdrop, senior developers, utilities, investors, policymakers and technology providers…
Germany Launches $5.85 Billion Initiative To Reduce Heavy Industry Emissions
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…
USGBC Launches 2026 LEED for Cities Cohort Across 17 U.S. Communities
The U.S. Green Building Council has announced its 2026 LEED for Cities cohort, bringing together 17 local governments across the United States to advance sustainable urban development, resilience and quality of life. The initiative supports municipalities in pursuing certification under…
New Circularity Gap Report 2026 Reveals €25.4 Trillion Annual Loss from Linear Economy
A new edition of the Circularity Gap Report 2026, published by Circle Economy in partnership with Deloitte Netherlands, highlights the масштаб of economic losses linked to today’s “take-make-waste” model. According to the analysis, the global economy loses an estimated €25.4…
Clean Power Meets All Growth in Global Electricity Demand in 2025
A new report by Ember shows that 2025 marked a turning point for the global energy system, with clean electricity sources meeting all growth in global power demand and effectively halting the expansion of fossil-based generation. According to Ember’s latest…
World Inequality Report 2026 Highlights Deepening Global Divides
The latest edition of the World Inequality Report 2026 has been released, reinforcing concerns that inequality is no longer a standalone social issue but a systemic challenge affecting multiple dimensions of sustainable development. The report shows that wealth remains highly…
April 26 Marks World Renewable Energy Day
April 26 is observed globally as World Renewable Energy Day, highlighting the growing role of clean energy in shaping a low-carbon future. The date also marks the anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, a reminder of the long-term risks linked…
China EV Market and Smart Technology Transform Global Automotive Industry
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…