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4 things you need to know about the metaverse this week

Insights and opinions on how this emerging technology could transform the way we work, make purchases and spend our leisure time Meta tells advertisers mixed reality could be a few years away Technology that merges the virtual and physical worlds could start to become a reality for consumers in a few years, Facebook owner, Meta Platforms…

A climate-neutral Valencia

‘Urban Strategy 2030’: a mission-based innovation governance model to improve the quality of life of its citizens through diversity and by including everyone’s talents and all sources of knowledge “Like every day, Amparo leaves her building in the centre of Valencia to walk to work on a routine that has been an unimportant part of…

Northvolt is building a battery factory in Borlänge

Northvolt has signed a letter of intent with Stora Enso to acquire the previously closed facility Kvarnsveden It was in April 2021 that Stora Enso announced that Kvarnsveden’s paper mill would be closed. Now, almost a year later, it is clear that Northvolt is establishing one of its factories on the site. Northvolt, which manufactures lithium-ion batteries…

Renewables and Green Gas: The Only Viable Antidote to High Fossil Fuel Prices

Governments must take account of the true cost of energy and consider the opportunities that renewable energy offers Outdated perceptions of the costs of clean energy remain a major barrier to the energy transition. Despite the dramatic fall in prices across these technologies, the dialogue surrounding 'cheap' fossil fuels and 'expensive' renewable energy endures, and…

A novel digital trade deal between Singapore and UK

The UK’s International Trade Secretary has travelled to Singapore to sign a groundbreaking digital trade deal that will reinforce trade ties The International Trade Secretary – Anne-Marie Trevelyan – today joined Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations – S. Iswaran – to sign a new digital trade deal, known as the UK-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement (DEA). It is…

FDA Approves First Condom for Anal Sex

Health experts say FDA authorization may increase condom usage during anal intercourse and reduce sexually transmitted infections The United States Food and Drug Administration has authorized the use of ONE Condoms during anal intercourse to reduce sexually transmitted infections. This is the first time the agency has approved a condom specifically for use during anal sex. “The risk…

IAPH Environmental Ship Index to include new module of ships at berth

To focus on the environmental performance of ships at berth for each port call IAPH is pleased to announce that the process to build a new module for the IAPH Environmental Ship Index (ESI) has commenced. The new module will focus on the environmental performance of ships at berth for each port call. An online kick-off meeting…

UNWTO and UEFA partner around shared values

Announced their partnership around shared values and a common vision for the future The leaders of both organizations met at the UEFA headquarters and agreed to jointly promote the benefits of sports and sports tourism for development and opportunity for all, including young people. UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin recognized the values shared…

Lidl entra en Ecoembes para aportar su experiencia en economía circular

La cadena se incorpora al accionariado de la entidad gestora de envases domésticos como referente europeo en sostenibilidad Lidl entra en Ecoembes, entidad especializada en el reciclaje de envases domésticos. La cadena de supermercados se incorpora a la organización para aportar, al sector del gran consumo español, su experiencia internacional en la economía circular y…

Mexico redefines the right to safe mobility

Establishing a national right to safe mobility grounded on sustainable and social justice principles At 28 years old, Emmanuel Vara worked as the director of mobility for the fifth largest city in Mexico. His appointment in such a key position of his city’s local government was not undeserved, having previously worked in Puebla’s Municipal Planning…