Sweden sets an example and closes its last coal plant
Sweden is getting ahead of its schedule to become a carbon free-nation. Hydro, wind and biomass will replace coal power.
The (high) energy price of mass data storage
Large-scale deployment of Big Data technologies in having an increasingly high energy cost. One that we’ll have to pay.
How cities are using collective intelligence to fight the coronavirus
In Coronavirus times, cities are turning to collective intelligence to try to stop the spread of COVID-19, being the main weapon they can count on.
What are green zones: This is how Europe wants to save its tourism from the pandemic
Tourism in Europe has been greatly affected by the coronavirus pandemic. How could the “green zoning” strategy help this sector?
How epidemics transformed London into one of the most state-of-the-art cities in the world
Epidemics have taught many lessons to cities. But how did epidemics turn London into one of the world’s leading metropolises?
Piezoelectricity: using citizens’ footsteps to generate electricity
People movements and traffic vibrations can generate enough energy to power sensors and small devices. Cities and companies are already looking into it.
What is blue energy? Lights and shadows of a promising technology
Water’s osmotic power can be a great sustainable source to generate electricity. And some companies are pursuing it.
What makes a city attractive to talent?
“Cities are the most important physical creation ever built by Humanity. If we were to show an alien the most brilliant man-made realizations, we would include quite a few cities.”
Forced displacements: another result of climate change in cities
What will happen when millions of people start moving from increasingly arid regions towards others that still keep precious water reservoirs?
How wastewater can prepare hospitals for a resurgence of the pandemic
Some projects use wastewater to detect and prevent coronavirus outbreaks, giving the authorities enough time to nip them in the bud.