Close to the beautiful coastline of Oslo, Norway, a bright blue tram rolls smoothly along the tracks of a local depot. At first glance, it looks like any other tram, but a careful observer will notice one crucial difference: there is no driver. This tram is operated remotely using cutting-edge technologies developed under
Michalis Genitsariotis, a former salesman turned olive grower from the northern Greek region of Halkidiki, is constantly learning in his “second life” as a farmer. Unlike many people with a traditional farming background, Michalis only turned to agriculture in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, at a time when many were pushed
As Europe faces growing security and trade challenges, the momentum behind sustainable policies, and especially green finance, has come under increasing pressure. Sandrine Dixson-Declève, a leading voice in climate action and sustainable finance, will be a speaker at the conference on Research & Innovation for a Competitive Green Transition in Brussels, Belgium, on
In a landscape full of clear blue lakes and deep green forests, it is the old redbrick buildings that tell the story of Tampere’s industrial heritage. Former factories, which once housed machine and linen production, still dominate the architecture of this Finnish region. Although the roar of industrial machinery has long died out,
In an industrial quarter outside Buenos Aires, a hummingbird hovers over a vibrant bed of plants and flowers. Two years ago, the area was a stretch of grey streets and factory units. Today, EU-funded researchers are bringing nature to urban Argentina, in a collaboration between European and Latin American cities. The pavements of
At the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of the Spanish capital Madrid, life is going on as usual. The sound of a highway can be heard in the background as a train pulls in. On the roundabout in front of the station, a churros vendor is
Throughout history, work has evolved hand in hand with technological advancements, from the steam engines of the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital metamorphosis. As automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and societal dynamics converge, the landscape of work is transforming in profound ways. Navigating these seismic shifts demands a proactive approach from individuals, organizations, and
As metropolitan landscapes continuously stretch and populations swell, the necessity for sustainable development becomes increasingly urgent. Urban environments are frequently besieged by problems like surging air pollution, escalating temperatures, and diminishing green spaces. Among the myriad solutions proposed to mitigate these issues, green roofs have emerged as a crucial component in elevating urban
When the makeover of Piazza del Popol Giost is completed this December, residents of Reggio Emilia will find themselves strolling through a tree-lined, pedestrianised square that until recently was just a car park. The overhaul of the 1 300m2 piazza is part of the northern Italian city’s broader sustainable urban mobility planning and was
In an era defined by growing ecological awareness, the philosophy of green building design has ascended as a pivotal strategy for fostering sustainable development. As urbanization intensifies and populations swell, conventional construction methodologies have frequently inflicted profound ecological harm, depleting resources, generating substantial waste, and contributing to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Green building