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Banks urged to strengthen climate stress-testing amid rising risks
Banks are under growing pressure to make climate stress-testing a core part of their risk management. According to UNEP FI, these tests differ from traditional ones: they span decades and assess both physical and transition risks. The organization highlights four…
China’s Battery Export Restrictions Could Reshape the Global Clean Energy Landscape
China’s new export restrictions on lithium-ion batteries and related materials are raising concerns across the global clean energy and smart infrastructure sectors. The updated rules, taking effect on 8 November 2025, will require government licenses for the export of advanced…
EU Reaffirms CBAM and Launches €200 Billion Global Climate and Energy Plan
The European Union has released a new Joint Communication on its global climate and energy vision, reaffirming the central role of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in its strategy to accelerate the global clean energy transition. The document, issued…
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…