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The next growth spurt for scooters is in partnerships

The shared e-scooter could become as common on city streets as a bus, or even cars, according to those in the industry Watchers of micromobility are seeing closer partnerships and collaborations between scooter and bike-share operators and other providers of mobility services such as public transit and ride-hailing. The shared e-scooter could become as common on city…

Architect’s prefabricated home uses fungi to protect its exterior

This small family uses some innovative techniques and tools Every now and then, here on Treehugger, we cover interesting specimens of architecture that architects build as residences for themselves and their families. Some might be low-carbon homes that are carved out of heritage-status structures, while others might be modern live-work spaces converted out historic microapartments, or even low-cost affairs…

Virtual Hospitals – Democratize Healthcare through the use of Modern Technologies

A solution that improves, strengthens and capacitates primary healthcare while leveraging existing infrastructure The approach of Health Gateway Africa Trust is person centered and focuses on making health systems work for health seekers by reducing inequalities and promoting access to services that are essential for healthy living and well being. We care because we understand…

Samsung Electronics celebrates the grand opening of Virtual Production Stage powered by The Wall in partnership with CJ ENM

The grand opening of Virtual Production Stage, built by Samsung and CJ ENM, is the world’s largest with MicroLED technology Samsung Electronics today celebrates the grand opening of a virtual production stage in collaboration with leading entertainment company in Korea, CJ ENM. The studio’s real-time virtual experience is powered by connected cameras and Samsung’s cutting-edge…

The TUMI E-Bus Mission is on a quest to advance e-bus deployment across the globe

E-Bus mission project wants to support cities across the world in their transition towards electric bus deployment Air and noise pollution are among the most pressing problems in today’s cities, and many cities around the world are putting the spotlight on electric mobility as their solution. Kicking off in 2021, the TUMI E-Bus mission project wants to support…

Virtual realities: How cities are moving into the metaverse and beyond

To build programs and services that work, city leaders know they must engage residents to understand their perspectives. Soon, they may need to engage residents’ avatars, as well This article is from Bloomberg Cities, which is run by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Government Innovation program. Sign up for their free weekly newsletter here The “metaverse” is on its way…

New priorities and new governance model in Europe

This process is part of the new Schengen governance that enhances participation of all the actors involved to monitoring the functioning of the Schengen area and follow-up with necessary measures Yesterday the Commission is presenting the State of Schengen Report 2022. This is the first time the Commission is presenting such a report, following last year's Schengen…

Hydrogen trade beyond borders

Can help mitigate 10 per cent of the global CO2 emissions from energy by 2050 and reach 12 per cent of final energy demand “In an era of high energy and commodity prices, coupled with an inefficient energy system, making green hydrogen a global trade commodity is a fundamental prerequisite to accelerate the transition towards…

Bechtel part of team celebrating opening of London’s Elizabeth line to passengers

New railway will provide additional routes, transform accessibility, support regeneration across the capital and provide a huge economic boost Today, Bechtel joins Crossrail and Transport for London in celebrating the commencement of passenger services on the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Abbey Wood, in central London. Named after Her Majesty the Queen, the Elizabeth line…

China opposes politicizing issues of technological nature

“The world of science is not a zero-sum battlefield. Technological innovation should not produce only one champion," said Zhang China opposes the politicization of issues of technological nature by certain governments and the suppression of high-tech companies in other countries, said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), on Monday. "We oppose politicizing…