Smart Grid
Modernized grid cuts carbon, energy costs
The UK government has set out its vision for how to modernize the energy grid for better efficiency, lower carbon
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Smart Grid
Smart Grid
People prefer 'smart grids' with local energy
There are lots of different ways to define the “smart grid,” but a new study shows people prefer an approach
transport
London unveils £300 million cycle safety plan
On the heels of a study finding that London’s streets could be made much safer for cyclists, Mayor Boris
transport
High-speed rail has 'severe' costs for Londoners
A UK government proposal for a new high-speed railway underestimates potential costs to the environment and to people, according to
urban london 2014
Urban London adds Peterborough's Steve Bowyer as speaker
Steve Bowyer, who is head of economic development at Opportunity Peterborough and director of the city’s Future Cities Demonstrator
Smart Grid
Tampering scandal hits Malta's smart-grid ambitions
Malta’s smart-grid ambitions are taking a hit in light of an emerging scandal over what appears to be systematic
energy efficiency
UK ups cash for green home improvements
Homeowners in the UK are being given additional cash incentives to make energy-efficiency and carbon-reduction improvements. The cash-back programs are
London cycling good for health, could be safer
London’s “Boris bikes” are proving to be a health boon for men and older cyclists. However, the city’s
Climate
Europe 'must keep climate ambitions high'
A group of more than 1,000 European cities in “energy transition” is urging the European Council to remain committed
Climate
Restoring London's rivers could prevent flooding
Restoring London’s rivers and flood basins to their natural state would help protect 24,000 homes from risks of
urban london 2014
Glasgow's Brian Devlin to speak at Urban London
Two new speakers — Brian Devlin and Trevor Dorling — have been added to the lineup for Urban London, scheduled for June
carbon footprint
High-carbon suburbs drag down city climate efforts
Densely populated big cities have earned a reputation for being energy- and carbon-efficient places to live. Unfortunately, the sprawling suburbs