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NYC overhauls zoning to boost renewables, electrification

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Read the full story from Smart Cities Dive. The New York City Council approved the “City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality” initiative and an ensuing set of zoning changes to support the city’s goal of slashing carbon emissions 80% below 2005 levels by 2050, according to a Dec.

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General Motors speeds innovation in electric and autonomous vehicles with Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul

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Introduced in 2005 by Fluidmesh Networks, which Cisco acquired in 2020 , Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul provides fiber-like performance in places like ports , mines , railways , and theme parks. And moving assets can’t tolerate a dropped connection or latency—a glitch could jeopardize safety or the company’s bottom line.

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SDSN Attends the 3rd UAE Public Policy Forum

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The school was established in 2005 under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum , Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai. You can read more about the university in the MBRSD brochure (available in English and Arabic).

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Biden announces $6B for climate resilience as report warns of ‘insufficient’ adaptation

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Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. greenhouse gas emissions dropped 12% between 2005 and 2019, climate change-fueled extreme weather events are rapidly intensifying, becoming costlier and disproportionately harming underserved, overburdened communities. The White House today released its preeminent climate change report.