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EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony 2025 Highlights Local Leadership on Clean Energy
Today, October 16, 2025, European mayors, regional leaders, and EU officials are gathering in Brussels for the 2025 EU Covenant of Mayors Ceremony, a key annual event celebrating cities and regions driving Europe’s clean energy transition and strengthening local resilience.…
Revolutionizing Sustainable Architecture: CFRP-Enhanced Rammed Earth
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have introduced a novel construction method that combines traditional rammed earth with carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP), marking a potential shift in sustainable architecture. The team has managed to significantly enhance the structural performance of rammed…
Microsoft Invests in Fortera to Reduce Data Center Emissions
Microsoft has announced an investment in Fortera, a California-based startup specializing in low-carbon cement, aiming to tackle the significant carbon footprint of data center construction.Fortera’s innovative “ReCarb” technology captures waste CO₂ to produce cement with up to 70% lower emissions…
Air Pollution Accelerates Frailty in Older Adults, Global Review Finds
A recent international review has revealed a significant link between air pollution and increased frailty among middle-aged and older adults. The study, encompassing data from 11 countries—including the UK, China, Sweden, South Africa, and Mexico—found that exposure to outdoor particle…
Signal Control China Club Explores Hong Kong’s Smart Transport Systems
Provided by our media partner 7ITSNews On September 26, 2025, the Signal Control China Club organized a study visit to Hong Kong, with support from ITS Hong Kong, AECOM, and Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning & Design Center Digital Technology. The…
World’s First Cabless Autonomous Truck Crosses Country Border
Einride has achieved a global milestone by completing the world’s first cross-border operation of a cabless, electric, fully autonomous vehicle without a human driver onboard. The historic crossing took place at the Ørje border between Sweden and Norway as part…
China’s EV Boom Slows as BYD Sales Slide
According to the August 2025 China EV Sales Report, China’s electric vehicle market passed 1 million plug-in registrations in August 2025, up 8% year-on-year. Battery electrics surged 17% to nearly 700,000 units, while plug-in hybrids slipped 7%. Exports doubled, with…
Social Innovation Forum Held in Belgrade
On September 25, 2025, in Belgrade, the 11th Social Innovation Forum, Serbia’s largest conference dedicated to social economy and innovation, was held under the slogan “Where Investment Meets Purpose”. Organized by Smart Kolektiv with the support of Impact Europe, the…
Western Balkans Mayors Launch Green Mayors Alliance in Durrës
Municipal leaders from across the Western Balkans have come together to launch the Green Mayors Alliance, a new regional platform designed to accelerate the green transition through local leadership and cooperation. The initiative was formalized with the signing of a…
Central and Eastern Europe at an Energy Crossroads: Secure and Clean Future at Stake
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is facing a pivotal moment in its energy trajectory, according to a new report from the Clean Air Task Force (CATF). Russia’s war in Ukraine has exposed the region’s heavy reliance on Russian fossil fuels…