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Community engagement is the process of forging long-term relationships within communities based on trust, ensuring access and inclusivity for everyone involved. Community engagement provides people with access to valued social settings and activities while giving them control of shaping them themselves. Effective community engagement relies on various strategies and tools. Examples of such measures could…

Digital governance refers to the practice of setting and enforcing rules and policies related to an organisation’s digital activities, with the intention of protecting against legal issues, cyber attacks, disruption and remaining agile during times of change. Emerging market countries require a digital governance model that offers clear alternatives to China’s authoritarian and fragmented internet…

Carbon capture and storage technologies enable industrial processes to reduce their carbon emissions by sequestering them underground. Carbon capture involves collecting, treating and transporting carbon dioxide for long-term geologic storage locations. Storage typically occurs in deep, porous rock formations such as saline aquifers, depleted oil and gas reservoirs or unmineable coal areas. Monitoring is conducted…

There are various reasons for why EV ownership is becoming more mainstream, from seamless integration into existing driving routines to relieving any range anxiety and offering other convenient features. From near-silent cruising to free parking in cities throughout Europe, they have everything you need for making the switch easy and seamless. Battery Technology Battery technology…

Energy policy is an essential element of strategic direction for any company, and top management must take full ownership over it and communicate it throughout their organization. Cost-effective energy efficiency programs can reduce utility costs and climate change impacts while being fair for all consumers. Energy efficiency Energy efficiency is one of the key tools…

Climate change mitigation entails taking measures to decrease greenhouse gases in order to stop Earth from warming too rapidly. It might involve switching from fossil fuel use to renewable sources or cutting down on car and plane travel as a form of climate protection. Reducing short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon and tropospheric ozone…

Integrating residential, retail and commercial developments into an area enhances its overall appeal by saving space, encouraging community interaction and supporting a more sustainable environment. Mixed-use development can be an ideal investment option for investors as it diversifies portfolios and reduces investment risk. However, mixed-use development also presents some unique challenges which must be met.…

Green buildings incorporate sustainable practices into their design, construction and operation processes to promote environmental responsibility and address issues such as energy consumption, water conservation, indoor environmental quality and materials selection. PNNL researchers are developing LCA methodologies for use in green building design to ensure that embodied energy and other life cycle impacts are taken…

Dense, walkable communities built around transit stations are rapidly transforming regions and cities into exciting people-places. TOD offers greater returns for public transportation investments, better environmental conditions and offers families more housing choices. TOD neighborhoods also promote greater equity in terms of job and service distribution, research shows. Residents in TOD neighborhoods tend to drive…

Development of sustainable urban infrastructure is an ongoing challenge for cities worldwide. Projects promoting its implementation promote more resilient cities, reduce carbon emissions and enhance health outcomes. Infrastructure decisions reflect more than technical or engineering considerations; they also take into account political structures, interests and power dynamics which may impact who benefits from or bears…