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Cloud Seeding is a form of weather modification that has many uses. It begins with strategically placed structures that have a number of flares attached to them. The flares are then ignited and shot at a passing weather event such as a storm, the silver iodide within the flare assists …
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Mexico City struggles with a water crisis. An estimated 2.5 million people lack permanent, safe access to drinking water. However, the city does not lack water resources. In fact, it receives more rain than London and is prone to severe flooding during the rainy season. The main culprits are Mexico …
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As the global population continues to rise, so does the demand for places to live in cities. Instead of overcrowding established cities, one solution is to create brand new ones using modern urban planning techniques. One example of a city still in its infancy is Songdo in South Korea. At …
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Singapore is building its 24th settlement since World War II, but the first with centralized cooling, automated waste collection, and a car free town centre. #SmartCity #Urbanism @CNNStyle Singapore is building its 24th settlement since World War II, but the first with centralized cooling, automated waste collection, and a car …
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CES showcases 6 trends to shape smart cities in 2021
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Smart Cities Dive has identified 6 trends that are expected to influence the smart city movement in the year ahead. These trends reflect the need for various systemic changes in communities in order to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic: private electric bikes will continue to grow in popularity; businesses will …
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The promise of the fourth industrial revolution
Smart Cities
Technology is changing the way people live and the way the economy functions. Similar to previous industrial revolutions, technology also involves improvements in production which allows for increased automation and faster distribution of services, products or information. The fourth industrial revolution is taking place right now and its driving force …
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There are many initiatives around the world to reclaim urban waterways as public spaces. In the past years, Swiss cities have taken on projects to become “pioneers of the urban swimming movement, making their rivers available as natural public spaces within the built environment.” Andreas Ruby, who is a co-curator …
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