Topic: climate-change


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Digital Twins for Climate Change

By Laura Puttkamer on Sep 20, 2023 2:08:48 PM

Twins are “two offspring produced by the same pregnancy” – but they can also be made up of two similar or connected members, as is the case with digital twins. This concept has taken urban planning by storm. Read more about digital twins for cities and how this technology can help future-proof our settlements.

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Smart City Solutions Smart Cities Digital City Climate Change Climate Protection

19 MIN. READ

How the Urban Heat Island Effect is harming our cities

By Joe Appleton on Jul 9, 2023 1:25:00 PM

Heat everywhere, especially the cities are effected very hard, this phenomenon has a name called: "Urban Heat Island effect". We talk about the definition, impact, examples for Urban Heat Island effects and show some solutions how cites can manage this uncomfortable effect. The current climate crisis is having a drastic effect on the planet. While it’s easy to place the blame on rapid deforestation and unsustainable industry, one of the largest contributors to the current climate change phenomenon is much closer to home: our cities. 

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Smart City Solutions Smart City Sustainability Urban Planning Climate Change

11 MIN. READ

Why Smart Cities need to start getting smart about Water

By Joe Appleton on Jun 1, 2021 9:30:00 AM

The impacts of climate change have already begun to cause damage to our planet. The Earth’s landscape has drastically transformed over the last century, and the natural world is under threat from rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization. Our cities are growing, and their populations are swelling along with them. What are the implications for water supply in cities? How can we protect our drinking water? Find out more in this article.

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Smart Environment Smart City Sustainability Climate Change

14 MIN. READ

City Climate - Modern City Climate Monitoring for Smart Cities

By Dr. Sebastian Schlögl on May 20, 2021 5:45:44 PM

As early as in the 19th century, people recognized that the air quality in rural areas was much better than in urban areas. Nowadays, cities worldwide cope with challenges such as air pollution, extreme air temperatures, and heavy precipitation. In the future, these problems will occur more often due to climate change. This trend will result in an unknown amount of economic damage and endanger the life and health of the cities’ populations.

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Smart City Solutions Smart Environment Smart City Climate Change

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