Transport & Logistics News
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Green machines? Flying taxis could slash emissions for long journeysThe vehicles could slash greenhouse gas emissions in half for three people on a 100 kilometre trip. -
Gravity lightens the load for Nepal's hard-working rural womenWomen have suffered injuries and miscarriages due to carrying heavy loads, but a pulley system has transformed their work.
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Can South Asian rivers be ‘regional public goods’?A multi-sectoral and multilateral approach to South Asia’s rivers could provide sustainable development, but it needs to include those already marginalised by a narrow development path. -
Could this app ease Singapore's e-waste problem?Solving Singapore's growing e-waste problem could lie within the small-to-medium sized business sector. A new app, RESQ, attempts to make it easier for SMEs to dispose of used computers, printers and photocopiers responsibly.
Transport & Logistics Opinion
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Electric cars can clean up the mining industry – here’s how– According to research from the Institute of Sustainable Futures, demand for metals for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies could bust reserves for cobalt, lithium and nickel. How can we ensure the transition to renewable energy does not increase the negative impacts of mining? -
How water insecurity fuels global conflict– Although water-related insecurity can easily exacerbate tensions within and between countries due to its prime role in economies and human livelihoods, it is not yet taken seriously. What does it take for water risks to be on the agenda? -
Valentine’s Day: five ways to ensure your flowers are ethical– This February 14th, show love for the planet by greening your red rose.
Transport & Logistics Videos
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EVs abroad, pickups at home– Automakers are touting overseas investments in electric vehicles, even as they lobby for lower fuel standards in the United States.
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Can an innovation in bicycles build resilient communities?– An innovative cargo bicycle designed for farmers and villagers may help boost incomes in isolated farming communities in Nepal.
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Will technology steer us to a better future?– At the recent Technology + Sustainability: The Road to Smart Cities event, Singapore's public and private sector leaders gathered for a crystal-ball gazing session to answer one key question: Will technology deliver a better future for Singapore, and the world? And if so, how do we get there?
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The record-breaking electric bus– The Proterra Catalyst E2 Max electric bus has broken the world record for driving the longest distance on a single charge.
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