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Italy Calls for EU Carbon Market Pause as ETS Debate Continues to Escalate in Europe
Italy has called for a temporary halt to the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) amid an increasingly divided debate about the future of the European Union’s climate policy and the ETS system. Italian Industry Minister Adolfo Urso stated that…
International Day of Happiness 2026: What the Latest Global Report Tells Us
March 20 marks the International Day of Happiness, a reminder that wellbeing is not a “soft” topic but a core pillar of sustainable development. For cities, governments and businesses alike, the question is no longer just how to grow, but…
Five Serbian Cities Join Smart City Program to Upgrade Urban Infrastructure
Five local governments in Serbia – Kragujevac, Pirot, Veliko Gradište, Raška and Vrnjačka Banja – have joined a new smart city development program aimed at improving urban services, resource management and quality of life. The initiative is financed under the…
From Wood Waste to Medicine: Green Chemistry Opens New Pathways for Sustainable Pharmaceuticals
Researchers in Austria are demonstrating how wood industry by-products can be transformed into high-value pharmaceutical ingredients, offering a promising alternative to fossil-based chemistry. At the center of this innovation is lignin, a largely underutilized component of wood, which can be…
New Study Identifies 28 Climate Policies That Consistently Reduce Emissions
A new international study has identified 28 climate policies that consistently lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions across different countries and sectors. Researchers analysed 1,737 individual climate measures implemented in 40 countries over a 32-year period, developing a new statistical…
UN Report Warns Illegal Waste Trade Fuels Global Pollution
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has recently published a report examining the global scale of illegal waste trafficking and its environmental and public health impacts. According to the study Waste Crimes and Trafficking, this criminal market generates up…
Internet of Everything Market Could Reach $6.6 Billion by 2036
Fact.MR has released a new report examining the global Internet of Everything (IoE) market and its expected development over the coming decade. According to the analysis, the sector is set for steady expansion as connected technologies become more deeply embedded…
Nashville Advances Underground Mobility with the Music City Loop Project
Nashville is moving forward with an innovative mobility project that could transform the way travelers reach the city’s main gateway. The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority has signed a letter of intent with The Boring Company to develop the Music City…
China Reports Rising Share of Renewable Energy
China has reported further progress in reducing pollution and expanding clean energy as the country’s annual parliamentary meetings concluded in Beijing. During the gatherings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), commonly known…
Smart Safety Measure: Forest Tests In-App Sobriety Check for London’s E-Bike Riders
London-based shared e-bike operator Forest has introduced a new in-app sobriety feature designed to prevent riders from unlocking bikes after consuming alcohol, as part of broader efforts to improve road safety across the capital. The reaction-time test will be gradually…