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20. September 2019

New Phone App Helps Find Mud-Puddles to Save Lives in Colombia

7,000 Colombians are using a phone app to help poor neighborhoods target mosquito breeding grounds to prevent the spread of the deathly mosquito-borne Zika virus in their country.

Environment

19. September 2019

E-Rickshaws and Bikes Make Air Fresher in Pakistan

Pakistan is launching newly developed electric motorcycles and rickshaws, conforming to its ‘Green Pakistan’ campaign, to protect the environment against pollution and reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

16. September 2019

Green Cities and Smart Tech for 70 Million Chinese

The Chinese government plans to create a green zone of several mega cities to apply evolving Artificial Intelligence and advanced technology, aiming for a cleaner and smarter earth.

Environment

15. September 2019

Going Electric Helps Asia’s City Dwellers Breathe Again

More and more Asian cities are turning to electric vehicles in hopes of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while also developing their transportation system.

Environment

12. September 2019

Construction Goes Back to Nature, as Wood Replaces Concrete

There is a new trend in the construction industry, helping to reduce carbon dioxide emission: more and more developers and architects build with wooden structures, as an alternative to high-rise buildings made of steel and concrete.

Technology

11. September 2019

New Solar Device from Saudi Arabia Can Do Two Tricks at Once

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have built the prototype of a device that uses solar panels to create electricity while simultaneously desalinating water, providing green energy as well as pure water where it is needed most.

Technology

11. September 2019

Now Push “Print” to Create an Affordable House in a Day

A partnership between a non-profit organisation and a technology company will create a settlement of 50 houses for low income families in South America - all made by 3D printers on site!

Technology

10. September 2019

Life-Saver for Disaster Victims is Only 7 Dollars a Ping

Three Indonesian students have invented a pocket-sized pinger to detect the location of victims of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.