How Trees Can Help Cool Urban Heat Islands
Planting trees is one of the most effective ways to protect people from heat in cities. Trees can lower the air temperature by 10 degrees.
How Smart Technologies Can Help Reduce Water Leaks
Water scarcity has become an increasingly serious threat due to climate change, growing populations, and aging utility grids.
Light Bulb Moment: Cities Get Smarter About Intelligent Lighting
Smart lighting systems can help cities reduce costs, cut carbon emissions, and help boost energy efficiency and public safety.
Electric Vehicles Can Help Clear the Air
The world is driving towards a new era of electric transportation. This is good news for fighting the climate crisis, and for protecting our physical health.
White Roofs Can Help Cool Our Warming Cities
Cool roofs are a low-tech but high-impact strategy to adapt to extreme heat. By reducing the need for air conditioning…
How Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Can Enhance the Grid’s Resilience
With extreme weather, we need to look at more localized generation and distribution of renewable energy to enhance grid reliability and resiliency.
Over 90% of the World’s Children Breathe Toxic Air Every Day
Over 90% of children breathe toxic air every day. Smart and sustainable future cities can help.
Drought: A Creeping Disaster
Drought is a creeping disaster that affects more people worldwide than any other natural disaster, and climate change is accelerating its impact.
How Cities are Using Smart Technologies to Prepare and Respond to Disasters
ThE increase in the frequency of natural disasters is motivating cities to find new ways to minimize damage and save lives.
Smart Water Quality Monitoring Can Help Detect Drinking Water Contaminants
Smart water quality monitoring can help detect drinking water contaminants in flooded areas