Amid an onslaught of grim climate news, China’s recent decision to pursue a faster green transition is a rare bright spot. In early March, at the annual National People’s Congress, …
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If John D. Rockefeller were around today, he’d be screwing a Google Nest – the pioneering smart thermostat – into the wall of his home. The notoriously thrifty oil baron …
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Last month, the International Energy Agency’s ministerial gathering took place in Paris, while the African Union, which recently joined the G20, held its annual summit in Addis Ababa. Both fora …
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The travel and tourism sector generates more than 9% of total global GDP and accounts for one in 11 jobs worldwide. But this success comes at a cost. From 2010 …
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Navigating the EU AI Act: Balancing Compliance and Innovation
As the global landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to evolve, enterprises find themselves at a pivotal juncture, particularly within the European Union (EU). The recent introduction of the …
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One of the most striking things about the Gulf’s evolving sustainability sector is how women have become its vital driving force. This is especially the case when we consider the …
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The concept of degrowth has recently captured the imagination of academics, activists, and politicians – particularly in rich countries – who are concerned about environmental sustainability and socioeconomic justice. Last …
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In Christopher Nolan’s 2010 film Inception, the line between reality and illusion becomes increasingly blurred. When it comes to fossil-fuel subsidies, life imitates art. Distinguishing between their perceived benefits and actual …
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It is easy to see how Donald Trump’s election to a second term would negatively affect the world’s climate – and not just the political one. During his first term, …
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Smart Cities, Smarter Living: Balancing Tech Integration with Urban Sustainability
Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Living In an era and region defined by rapid urbanization and meteoric technological advances, the concept of smart cities must be at the forefront of …