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We must act smarter to solve air pollution crisis

Envirotec Magazine

Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. This has caused an increase in support for action against air pollution.

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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

In 2018, Orlando became the first city in Florida to pass legislation that requires public disclosure of energy and water efficiency in buildings , and an ambitious goal of transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy city-wide by 2050.

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Leicester-based air quality specialist secures place in top UK SMEs

Envirotec Magazine

EarthSense, based in Leicester, has collaborated on a vast range of air quality monitoring projects including intelligent transport, smart cities, local authorities, construction and more to reduce pollution hotspots, better manage peak times or isolate sources contributing to elevated levels.

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Transforming India’s Urban Landscape: Smart Cities Embrace Green Building Concept

Econaur

Introduction: India, a rapidly urbanizing nation, is at the forefront of revolutionizing its cities through the integration of smart technologies and sustainable practices. With the concept of smart cities gaining momentum, the country is now taking a bold step towards embracing the green building concept.

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Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves

GreenBiz

Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Air pollution, tall buildings, building materials, lack of green spaces and wind all contribute to trapping heat from the sun, traffic and industry and result in the creation of Urban Heat Islands (UHI). Smart Cities. And temperatures will continue to rise. Contributors.

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6 In 10 Citizens Think Smart Equals Sustainable - And Are Ready To Move If Necessary

Forbes Green Tech

Most citizens want their city to be smart and green, or they will move to one - a new report shows. Among 10,000 respondents, 58% believe smart cities are more sustainable and 42% are prepared to vote with their feet by leaving their town due to pollution concerns.

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Tech innovators should pay attention to NYC’s new air pollution monitoring pilot

EDF + Business

Police cars, fire engines, and public buses drive up and down the city streets performing their public services duties. But what if while completing their routine routes, doing their regular jobs, these vehicles were doubling as mobile air pollution monitoring networks? The growing air pollution monitoring market.