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, 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, 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 […]
Continue ReadingLeon 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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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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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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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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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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Introduction In a significant move to address carbon emissions from one of the world’s largest offshore sour gas projects, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has partnered with Linde Engineering, a leading global player in industrial gas and engineering solutions. Linde Engineering will provide its advanced carbon capture technology for ADNOC’s Hail and Ghasha […]
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Introduction In a significant step toward sustainable energy development, TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy have signed an agreement to create a 50-50 joint venture aimed at building a 1.25 gigawatt peak (GWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in the Basra region of southern Iraq. This project marks an important milestone for both companies as they seek to bolster […]
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