Government
From governments modernizing their use of technology to creating innovative policies to manage our lives—this page covers the trends and news that will influence the future of governance.
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https://qz.com/africa/1378556/cheap-batteries-may-allow-africa-to-abandon-the-grid/
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Quartz
What the future looks like when it's cheaper to power your own home—and not rely on electrical grid systems.
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https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Energy/Japan-seeks-stoppage-of-100-inefficient-coal-plants-in-a-decade
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Nikkei Asia
TOKYO -- The Japanese government will urge the closure or suspension of about 100 low-efficiency coal-fired power plants in the country
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https://www.stratfor.com/analysis/grand-design-chinas-new-trade-routes
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Stratfor
The strategy behind the Belt and Road Initiative is to diversify transit lines, thereby mitigating China's vulnerability to external economic disruption and reinvigorating China's slowing economy. China's ideal would be to link its inland cities to global markets with a diversified network of transit routes and energy pipelines, many of which would take inland routes and serve as alternatives to e
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http://www.grunge.com/57222/futuristic-cities-already-built/
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Grunge
These cities provide a snapshot of what our future will have in store for us.
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http://www.eco-business.com/opinion/who-needs-cars-smart-mobility-can-make-cities-sustainable/
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Eco Business
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https://www.economist.com/britain/2020/01/28/britain-takes-a-third-way-on-5g-with-huawei
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The Economist
Despite America’s protests, the Chinese firm will be given a limited role in building new networks
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As more people start using interconnected devices in their homes and work, what are the risks involved?
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Proponents of seasteading claim they are re-inventing society but critics think they’re just evading taxes.
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Since solar power is still inaccessible to vast segments of the US population, community solar is providing solutions to fill gaps in the market.
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Through TaaS, consumers will be able to purchase excursions, kilometers, or experiences without maintaining a vehicle of their own.
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https://allafrica.com/stories/201812070010.html
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All Africa
The Nigerian government on Wednesday secured the vital pledge for support from host communities bordering the N220bn Second Niger Bridge, to guarantee the successful completion of construction on or before the scheduled February 2022 deadline.
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https://thediplomat.com/2020/07/chinas-infrastructure-heavy-model-for-african-growth-is-failing/
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The Diplomat
In Ethiopia and Kenya, the attractive illusion of the “China model” has had grave financial consequences.
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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/centre-oks-dam-on-ravi-will-cut-water-flow-to-pakistan/articleshow/66978616.cms?from=mdr
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Times of India
India News: Planned 17 years ago, Shahpurkandi Dam project on the Ravi, Punjab will allow India to use the water which at present goes “waste”, flowing downstream
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https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/416259-cpec-to-create-700000-direct-jobs-by-2030
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The News
Chinese companies have engaged themselves in three areas to fulfill their social responsibilities in collaboration with the Chinese government.
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https://www.energy-storage.news/news/projects-under-construction-in-first-half-of-2018-almost-equal-chinas-total
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Energy Storage
The go-to resource for in-depth news, analysis, blogs and more on the international energy storage industry
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https://renewablesnow.com/news/octopus-renewables-to-buy-48-mw-wind-project-in-sweden-690236/
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Renewables Now
March 10 (Renewables Now) - Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc on Tuesday said it has agreed to purchase a construction-ready wind project in Sout
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3167922/The-end-urban-sprawl-Ambitious-plan-fit-entire-CITY-inside-single-bee-hive-skyscraper-house-25-000.html
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Daily Mail
The 'Vertical City' project, overseen by Luca Curci, an architect based in Bari, Italy, features a slick-looking tower, which would be population-dense and able to hold 2,500 people at any time.
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https://theringer.com/communal-living-tech-nook-welive-common-7175783ac5c4
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The Ringer
Say goodbye to your one-bedroom apartment, meet your new housemates, and get ready to share a kitchen. The communal living moment may finally be upon us.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-building-code-climate-change-resilience-1.5092732
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CBC
From how concrete is mixed for road construction to plans to help homeowners manage increased flooding, Canada's building rules are being rewritten because of climate change, according to briefing notes for a senior government official seen by CBC News.
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https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news/newsid=38250.php
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Nanowerk
A new ultrathin multilayered material can cool buildings without air conditioning by radiating warmth from inside the buildings into space while also reflecting sunlight to reduce incoming heat.
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https://www.consultancy.com.au/news/1256/bdo-unveils-three-trends-for-australias-mining-industry
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Consultancy
Australia’s mining market is set for change.
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/oct/22/self-driving-cars-london-addison-lee-oxbotica-huge-leap
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The Guardian
Tech pioneer Oxbotica to start mapping public roads as it calls deal with hire firm ‘huge leap’