Infrastructure Innovations Leading to a World Beyond Waste: Paving the Way for a Zero-Waste Future

As the world grapples with growing environmental challenges, the concept of a “zero-waste” future is gaining significant momentum. This ambitious vision envisions a world where resources are maximized, waste is minimized, and the traditional linear economy—take, make, dispose—is replaced by a circular approach. The shift towards zero waste is not just a dream; it is […]

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The 2024 Earthshot Prize Winners: Five Innovators Awarded £1 Million to Tackle Global Environmental Challenges

Introduction The 2024 Earthshot Prize has announced its five winners, each set to receive a £1 million award to support and scale their innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. The prestigious prize, established by Prince William and the Royal Foundation in 2020, aims to identify and accelerate breakthrough technologies that […]

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Heavy Rain Causes Devastating Floods in Bogotá, Colombia, Trapping Vehicles and People

Introduction On Thursday, Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, was hit by intense rainfall that caused widespread flooding across the city. The heavy downpour, which lasted several hours, submerged streets, trapped vehicles, and stranded residents in their homes and workplaces. Emergency services scrambled to assist those affected, but the severe weather left a significant mark on […]

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Butlr Raises $38 Million in Series B Funding to Expand Smart Building Technology

Butlr, a cutting-edge company that specializes in smart building solutions, has secured $38 million in Series B funding to further develop its technology for anonymous human presence detection. The round was led by Foundry, a leading venture capital firm focused on supporting innovative technologies across the AI, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors. Revolutionizing Building Management with […]

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AirForestry Secures $11 Million in Seed Funding to Transform Forest Harvesting with High-Capacity Drones

AirForestry, an innovative company in the sustainable forestry sector, has successfully raised $11 million in a seed funding round led by the venture capital firm Northzone. This investment will help accelerate the company’s use of high-capacity drones for forest harvesting, providing a more sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional logging methods. A Game-Changer for Sustainable […]

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Evaluating songbird vulnerability to offshore wind turbine mortality – The Applied Ecologist

Leon Green-Tkacenko and co-authors share insight into their recent study that explores how existing vulnerability indices for seabirds can be applied to migrating songbirds, and potentially other migrating birds, in evaluating vulnerability to offshore wind turbine morality. What is the problem? Climate change is the most pressing threat to biodiversity in the 21st century andaddressing […]

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All-Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo 2024: Advancing Innovation and Sustainability in Water Management

Introduction The All-Ireland Water & Wastewater Expo 2024 is set to take place on November 21st, 2024, at the Leopardstown Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin, Ireland. This key event brings together professionals from across the water and wastewater sectors to explore the latest innovations, technologies, and strategies in sustainable water management. The expo offers an invaluable […]

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81% of Irish Businesses Increase Sustainability Focus in 2024: EY Report

Introduction A new report from EY (Ernst & Young) has revealed that 81% of Irish businesses have significantly increased their sustainability focus in 2024, reflecting a growing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. The report highlights that businesses in Ireland are not only responding to global sustainability trends but are also strategically investing […]

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UAE to Invest $54 Billion in Sustainable Energy to Achieve Net-Zero by 2050

Introduction In a bold step towards realizing its net-zero emissions target by 2050, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an investment of AED 200 billion (approximately $54.4 billion) over the next six years to address the country’s growing sustainable energy needs. The investment, unveiled by Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, […]

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Isle of Man Launches Sustainable Finance Roadmap to Drive Green Investment

Introduction The Isle of Man, a self-governing British Crown dependency in the Irish Sea, has unveiled its Sustainable Finance Roadmap, a comprehensive strategy designed to enhance the island’s role as a hub for green investment and sustainable financial services. The roadmap aims to attract capital for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) projects, contributing to the […]

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