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Cargo bike boom in Europe: Industry survey expects over 50 percent market growth in 2020
Today, the EU-funded CityChangerCargoBike project released key results of the first European Cargo Bike Industry Survey. These results are based on anonymised sales data provided by 38 cargo bike brands. After selling 17,800 cargo bikes in 2018 and 28,500 in… Read More ›
Mercedes opts for more screens and fewer buttons in the 2021 S-Class
Mercedes opts for more screens and fewer buttons in the 2021 S-Class
Cleaning the smart city during the pandemic and beyond
With the spotlight now on hygiene, I talk to Andrea Basilova, co-founder of Slovakian firm Sensoneo, about how smart waste management fits into the […] – via @akwyzhttp://dlvr.it/RbD49h
What a sustainable circular economy would look like
More than 100 billion tonnes of materials entered the global economy in 2017 to generate power, build infrastructure and homes, produce food, and provide consumer goods such as clothes and phones.
Inclusion and Education. Global Education Monitoring Report
In line with its mandate, the 2020 GEM Report assesses progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) on education and its ten targets, as well as other related education targets in the SDG agenda. The Report also addresses inclusion in education, drawing attention to all those excluded from education, because of background or ability. at 1:30 pm ET
The case for smart building investments amid economic resurgence
Healthy buildings are now the catapult for a rapid market adoption of IoT-driven solutions as businesses weigh strategies to support employees’ return to work. http://dlvr.it/RbCBfb
Powering a climate-neutral economy: Commission sets out plans for the energy system of the future and clean hydrogen
To become climate-neutral by 2050, Europe needs to transform its energy system, which accounts for 75% of the EU’s greenhouse gas emissions. The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, adopted today, will pave the way towards a more… Read More ›
Virus vs. voting: Behind the high-risk presidential primary elections
As November’s election showdown looms, officials nationwide are scrambling to preserve voter rights while minimizing coronavirus transmission.http://dlvr.it/RbBV36
To build a resilient world, we must go circular. Here’s how
The best way to build resilience against future pandemics and the impact of climate change is to move to a circular economy.