The burgeoning development of the Internet of Things (IoT) has precipitated transformative changes in various sectors, most notably in urban planning and city design. Integrating IoT devices and platforms into everyday life promises to provide real-time monitoring capabilities and intelligent decision-making systems, enhancing overall quality of life. However, with this technological evolution comes significant challenges,…

In the 21st century, no economy can get ahead if half of its population is left behind. In our rapidly modernizing global economy, the Biden-Harris Administration is committed to ensuring women are prepared for, and part of, the industries of the future.  As part of U.S. government efforts to advance the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bipartisan legislation last month that allows town boards to stop the spread of invasive aquatic invertebrate species, such as Zebra mussels and Asian clams, instead of just aquatic invasive plants. The bill was sponsored by state Sen. Dan Stec, R-Queensbury and state Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, D-Round Lake. Stec said the law…

When Bill Gates speaks, people listen. His contributions to tackling global problems have been nothing short of extraordinary, from funding cutting-edge vaccine development to supporting an array of groundbreaking initiatives on climate change. At New York Climate Week in September, his perspectives on climate change did not go unnoticed–and even made waves. Essentially, his argument…

TIME named the Global Environment Facility CEO and Chairperson Carlos Manuel Rodríguez to the inaugural TIME100 Climate list, recognizing the 100 most innovative leaders driving business climate action. Rodríguez is currently head of the GEF, the largest multilateral source of environmental funding for developing countries and host of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund. A…

The Energy Efficiency Open Weekend will offer tips on retrofitting historic buildings to reduce their energy needs while maintaining the traditional materials and design that make the buildings so special. Visitors do not need to have any technical expertise or knowledge beyond an interest in making their homes or other buildings more energy efficient. During…

Statement: In light of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, a collective of environmental organisations & climate justice professionals call for support of Palestinian rights in the face of Israel’s ongoing massacre in Gaza. Over 4,700 children have been killed by Israeli forces in Gaza since 7 October according to the Defense…

Companies Amazon.com Inc Follow CITIC Group Corp Follow Citigroup Inc Follow Show more companies SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 16 (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an initiative on Thursday to help women advance in important sectors such as clean energy, fisheries and environmental conservation in countries around the world, the White House said.…

CS Tuya revisited Monday’s ‘green holiday’ saying the Government had set aside the day to take advantage of the ongoing short rains season to accelerate tree-growing activities across the country as part of accelerated efforts to attain a 15 billion trees target in 10 years. “My ministry is currently rolling out the national landscapes and…