UN Climate Change Conference: “The economy can be part of the solution.”

At the 24th UN Climate Change Conference in Katowice, Poland, the United Nations is trying to stop climate change. Ulrike Rabmer-Koller, Vice-President of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ), on the balancing act between growth and environmental protection.

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EASAC: Extreme weather events increase in Europe

In 2013 a paper by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) investigated on trends in extreme weather events in Europe and …

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After a little break of not posting updates, Smart Cities Consulting is back – with new, fresh and “sustainable” energy.

Austria: Europe’s Crowdfunding Super Star

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AIT: The Future of Smart Grids

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Climate Change Conference: Goals far from reach

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Super Sewer in London comes late

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Zurich wants to become Europe’s next IT-Hub

There is going to be a new star in the European IT-Heaven. Switzerland is bundling its powers to make the city of …

iCapital: Awarding Innovation Hubs

The European Union is looking for the best places for innovation. Cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants can apply and win considerable prize …