energy security
World faces 'energy trilemma,' warns International Energy Agency
Triple-digit prices for crude oil have opened up large new unconventional sources like Canada’s oil sands. But “this does
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energy security
smart city
What is a smart city?
What is a smart city? Lots of different people and organizations offer answers to that question, but no one definition
cities
To prepare for future, cities need goals and political will
How do you solve a pressing big-city problem? One way is to summon the political will to find and implement
cities
'Smarter' isn't enough ... cities also need 'better'
Will the average resident of a city enjoy better opportunities for learning, entertainment and work with access to high-speed broadband?
cities
To future-proof cities, think beyond the borders
To their credit, lots of city leaders concerned about the future livability of their communities have been taking to heart
Road to 'smart' cities is paved with innovation opportunities
Today I went to a collaborative workshop held by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills on funding smart cities.
big data
Big data isn't good or bad - it's how you use it
Don’t be evil. That expression is famous as the unofficial motto for Google, which says that means – among other
big data
Small Aussie town has big sustainability ambitions
Geraldton is a small city with big ambitions for technologically advanced, sustainable living. Located on Australia’s west coast, the
cities
Three innovative flood defenses for cities
People and cities can’t survive without water. Too much water, though, can also be devastating, as communities from Atlantic
transport
Dutch electric-car drivers will never be far from a place to charge
Getting a large segment of society to replace gas-powered vehicles with electric ones raises a chicken-and-egg problem: how can you
big data
Bioinformatician envisions a 'predictive OS for cities'
The world is full of patterns, even though we don’t always see them. Advances in computing can help to
transport
Dublin taps into real-time data to ease traffic congestion
Officials in Dublin are hoping to solve the Irish city’s traffic problems by making smarter use of data. Using