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Advantages and Disadvantages of Smart Grids
Smart grids are power distribution systems designed to offer greater visibility and flexibility for power distribution networks, offering an effective tool against terrorist attacks or natural disasters that affect…
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What Makes a Smart City?
Smart cities employ cutting-edge technologies to improve operational efficiencies, engage citizens and drive economic development. In addition, they monitor environmental conditions closely in order to respond quickly when conditions…
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The 7 Cs of Resilience and How to Build It
Energy storage is a critical element in expanding renewable energy. It helps balance electricity supply and demand, provide grid services such as frequency regulation, and improve power quality. Lithium-ion…
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How Urban Mobility Affects City Life
Urban mobility is a critical issue that impacts city dwellers’ lives in numerous ways. From commute times and pollution levels, to safety issues and safety threats, mobility plays an…
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What Is Land Use Planning?
Land use planning involves the arranging and development of land. It includes designing buildings, infrastructure and landscapes which support sustainable communities. Land use planning is essential to creating and…
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What Are Zoning Regulations?
Zoning regulations govern how cities, towns and villages grow in an orderly and responsible fashion. They cover everything from how tall buildings can be constructed to which types of…
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What is Digital Governance?
Digital governance refers to the framework of people, policies and standards which guide our public digital properties such as websites, e-communications tools and social media. Failing to create a…
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Empowering Communities Through Community Engagement
Community engagement refers to giving communities the power to shape projects and decisions that impact them through collaborative processes, transparent reporting and other best practices. An effective community engagement…
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Carbon Capture and Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) reduces greenhouse gases by collecting them at factories or fossil fuel-burning power plants and transporting it to sites where its benefits can be utilized…
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Benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Electric vehicles (EVs) produce zero tailpipe emissions, significantly reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, their lower maintenance and fuel costs make them cheaper to run – not…