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Green economy: towards a more competitive and inclusive growth?
The transition from high- to low-carbon production has a drastic impact on developed and less developed countries, even though in a different way. Nowadays, building a greener sustainable economy is a must for everyone. However, changing the status quo requires rethinking the structure of the labour market.
2015-07-17
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Solar energy for everyone – Obama’s plan
On the 7th of this month the White House announced a new initiative to increase solar access for all Americans.
2015-07-13
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Solar energy: 1% of total electricity generation. When the next +1%?
We have just turned a milestone: solar energy now accounts for a little more than 1% of global electricity generation.
2015-07-13
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Zero Emission Flight – Solar Impulse
Solar Impulse 2 made it. On the 3rd of July the experimental solar-powered airplane Solar Impulse 2 landed in the Hawaii, after nearly 118 hours of flight, which means 5 days and 5 night of non-stop over the Pacific Ocean.
2015-07-09
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Powerwall – sustainable home 2.0
On April 30th 2015 Tesla, well-known American automotive and energy storage company, launched Powerwall, its first home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels.
2015-07-06
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Smart cities in a smart world
What does ‘smart city’ mean? “A smart city is a place where the traditional networks and services are made more efficient with the use of digital and telecommunication technologies, for the benefit of its inhabitants and businesses.”
2015-07-02
