Tag: Sustainable Infrastructure
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Devon Opens a New Era in Renewable Storage with Underground High-Density Hydro
Introduction: A Battery on a Hillside In a bold step for renewable energy, a hillside outside Plymouth in Devon has begun generating electricity using a first-of-its-kind, high-density hydro system embedded underground. This innovative setup treats hydropower like a hillside battery, storing energy when supply exceeds demand and releasing it when needed. The project aims to…
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Repurposed Tyres Could Fortify Roads in Darwin’s Climate
Darwin researchers explore tyre-derived road strength Researchers at Charles Darwin University are investigating whether old tyres can be repurposed to create stronger, longer-lasting roads in the Northern Territory’s challenging climate. With around 400 tonnes of tyres discarded annually by Darwin residents and commercial operators, the study asks: can recycled rubber provide a practical and environmentally…
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Ottawa Forming a Coalition to Launch Stalled Green Investing Guide
Ottawa mobilizes experts to revive stalled green investing guide Canada’s capital has gathered a diverse coalition of climate and finance specialists with a singular mission: take a long-delayed green and transitionary investing guide from paper to practice. The initiative aims to attract billions of dollars in private capital to help Canada meet its net-zero emissions…
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EU strategy to counter China in Africa: a balanced, multi-faceted approach
Overview: Europe’s aim in Africa The European Union faces a growing challenge from China’s expanding footprint in Africa, spanning infrastructure, trade, and geopolitical influence. As EU policymakers map a response, the focus is on delivering sustainable development, improving governance, and offering competitive alternatives to the Chinese model. The aim is not just to compete for…
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How the European Union Plans to Counter China in Africa
Overview: Europe’s strategy in Africa amid China’s rise The European Union is recalibrating its approach to Africa to compete with China’s expanding footprint on the continent. With Beijing’s expansive infrastructure programs, trade networks, and financing often wrapped in a governance framework that differs from European norms, Brussels faces pressure to deliver a more coherent, credible,…
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Pakistan Eyes Green Growth with Inaugural Panda Bond at COP-30
Pakistan Launches Green Panda Bond Initiative at COP-30 Pakistan is stepping into a new chapter of climate finance by announcing its inaugural Panda Bond, with a distinct green theme, during the ongoing COP-30 meetings in Belém, Brazil. The move signals Islamabad’s intent to tap yuan-denominated debt to finance green infrastructure, renewable energy, and other sustainability…