Climate finance innovation: call for ideas launched
The City Finance Lab (CFL), a platform designed to support climate finance innovation, has issued a call for ideas for ‘cutting edge’ urban solutions. The...
Geospatial data boosts UK economic growth
A new report has found that increased use of geospatial data and emerging technologies has contributed to the growth of the UK economy. The ‘Future...
Pollution Pods art installation to highlight air quality issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) has invited artist Michael Pinsky to create an installation of ‘Pollution Pods’ to raise awareness of air pollution. Pinsky’s Pollution...
Aid to Nigeria: EU offers €50m in humanitarian support
The EU has released a new €50m package of humanitarian aid to Nigeria, to be distributed through the European Development Fund. Neven Mimica, the European...
Renewable EV charging: the future of electric mobility?
Geoff Nesbitt, CEO of clean technology provider Verditek PLC, discusses the sustainability potential of renewable EV charging capability. Electric vehicles (EVs) are going to define...
Prorogation of Parliament leads to UK outrage
A UK petition calling on the government to prevent the prorogation of Parliament has achieved more than a million signatures since its launch on...
Aquaculture tanks enabling industry to deliver flexibility, durability, value
RNT Tanks and Silos provides innovative aquaculture tanks, supported by 200-year-old technology and the world’s most trusted material. Climate change, plastic pollution, carbon footprint, energy...
Tidal energy project receives £3.4m from Scottish government
The Scottish government has released £3.4m (€3.75m) in funding for what will be the world’s most powerful floating tidal energy turbine. The funding, the first...
Aid to farmers approved after severe droughts hit EU agriculture
EU Member States have approved a series of measures proposed by the European Commission to increase aid to farmers affected by severe drought. The Commission’s...
Fleet electrification pilot to begin on first cruise ships
Cruise operator Carnival Corporation has announced it will begin a trial fleet electrification programme on its AIDA Cruises line, beginning in 2020. AIDA vessels will...
