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Powering Tomorrow’s Smart Cities
Smart cities are rapidly transforming urban life through the integration of IoT, AI, and 5G technologies, aiming to improve sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life. With the global smart city market projected to reach $301 billion by 2032, cities are…
Smarter Energy Costs with Dynamic Tariffs
Dynamic electricity tariffs are emerging as a powerful tool for businesses to reduce energy costs in an increasingly volatile energy market. Instead of fixed pricing, these tariffs are tied to real-time wholesale electricity prices, allowing companies to benefit from lower…
Egypt boosts green transport with West Nile monorail in Cairo
Egypt is advancing its sustainable transport strategy through the West Nile Monorail, a major infrastructure project designed to transform commuting in Greater Cairo. The electric monorail will connect key areas such as October City and Wadi El Nil, offering a…
Korea pilots AI smart cities in Southeast Asia
South Korea will launch pilot projects to test AI-powered smart city technologies in five Southeast Asian countries as part of its 2026 K-City Network program. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, aims to address urban…
One Touch, One Trip: The UK Announces Strategy for Integrated Public Transport Across the Country
Better Connected is the name of the new national transport strategy which has been revealed by the government of the UK with the aim of changing the means of mobility within England through making “tap-and-go” travel possible by using contactless…
Scientists Report Breakthrough in Solar Technology That Could Boost Efficiency
Researchers from Kyushu University, in collaboration with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, have developed a new approach that could significantly improve solar energy conversion. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, the team demonstrated a…
20 Cities Recognised Globally for Advancing Zero-Waste Solutions
A group of 20 cities worldwide has been recognised for their efforts to reduce waste and advance circular economy practices under the “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative. The programme is led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero…
Drowning in Waste: Recycling Falls Behind as Global Trash Outpaces Infrastructure
The rate at which waste is being produced outpaces its effective management and is far more pronounced than what was initially forecasted. As per the latest edition of the report “What a Waste 3.0” from the World Bank Group, the…
EU-Funded MONOCAB Project Tests Smart Mobility Solution for Rural
A new mobility pilot in Germany is exploring how smaller, automated transport systems could improve connectivity in rural areas. The MONOCAB OWL project, developed in the Lippe district, combines electric autonomous cabins, digital booking and existing rail infrastructure to create…
WMO Report: Earth’s Climate System Shows Record Imbalance and Warming Trends
World Meteorological Organization has released its latest report on the state of the global climate, highlighting accelerating changes across key environmental indicators. According to the report State of the Global Climate 2025, the period from 2015 to 2025 has been…