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Nov
28
Need to find any physical thing? There’s an app for that

Need to find any physical thing? There’s an app for that

Is there anything you can’t Google these days? Actually, yes, there’s still quite a bit of information that’
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Nov
21
Do EU sustainable city policies work?

Do EU sustainable city policies work?

It makes sense that Europe would try to take a lead in developing smarter, more sustainable cities for the 21st
7 min read
Nov
19
Carbon pricing flaws have 'chilling effect' on clean energy

Carbon pricing flaws have 'chilling effect' on clean energy

Failing to create a global framework for carbon pricing will hurt investments for clean energy and low-carbon projects, according to
1 min read
Nov
19
Amsterdam, Barcelona, SF collaborate on smart-city apps

Amsterdam, Barcelona, SF collaborate on smart-city apps

Three cities — Amsterdam, Barcelona and San Francisco — are collaborating with a Silicon Valley-based software company to launch a smart-city software
1 min read
Nov
19
Waste heat from London's Tube will help heat homes

Waste heat from London's Tube will help heat homes

London expects to begin heating some homes with waste heat captured from the London Underground and an electrical substation. The
1 min read
Nov
19
World Energy Outlook 2013

World faces 'energy trilemma,' warns International Energy Agency

Triple-digit prices for crude oil have opened up large new unconventional sources like Canada’s oil sands. But “this does
1 min read
Nov
08
What is a smart city?

What is a smart city?

What is a smart city? Lots of different people and organizations offer answers to that question, but no one definition
4 min read
Oct
18
To prepare for future, cities need goals and political will

To prepare for future, cities need goals and political will

How do you solve a pressing big-city problem? One way is to summon the political will to find and implement
1 min read
Oct
17
'Smarter' isn't enough ... cities also need 'better'

'Smarter' isn't enough ... cities also need 'better'

Will the average resident of a city enjoy better opportunities for learning, entertainment and work with access to high-speed broadband?
1 min read
Oct
10
To future-proof cities, think beyond the borders

To future-proof cities, think beyond the borders

To their credit, lots of city leaders concerned about the future livability of their communities have been taking to heart
1 min read