The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has left no doubts on the fatal outcome of climate change if there is no decisive change of course to the current situation. Little progress has been made with regard to CO2 emissions and air quality, but unfortunately improvements will be slow, and it will take decades to … Continue reading The Planet is Running out of Time and Greenland Reminds us of This
EU Smart Cities
In the last years, the European population is concentrating, primarily, in the metropolitan areas. This urban sprawl is accompanied by relevant challenges concerning sustainability, social cohesion, adequate housing and efficient transport services. By 2050, 80% of the global population will live in a town or a city. For this reason, the European Commission is working to carry out the urban sustainability … Continue reading EU Smart Cities