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March 23, 2017

Report: Environmental Hazards Kill 1.7 Million Kids Under 5 Each Year

The World Health Organization released two new reports that reveal about 1.7 million children under the age of 5. That dies each year because of environmental hazards. Then, this is the first estimate of its kind regarding the child death toll from environmental causes. Also, this disheartening figure comprises about a quarter of child deaths […]

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February 22, 2017

Renewable Energy Is The Future, With Or Without Climate Change

It’s common knowledge that burning fossil fuels is bad for the environment. But even without the damaging effects of climate change, renewable energy still makes the most economic sense for our global future. Worldwide energy use isn’t going to decrease anytime soon–people like the way they live. With only a finite amount of fossil fuels […]

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February 22, 2017

Need For Industry Partnerships In Smart Cities

Expanding broadband internet access is crucial for smart cities and the Internet of Things. Some cities, such as Philadephia, have been facing challenges where state laws limit municipalities’ ability to take the lead on broadband. What many city officials don’t realize is that even when bogged down by state regulations. Also, they can still progress […]

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January 24, 2017

Smart Cities and Solar: A Winning Combination

Sustainability is no longer just a trend, it’s a way of life for some smart cities. According to Sustainable Cities Collective, cities across the globe are revamping their infrastructure to “capitalize on new technologies and integrate connected solutions into the very fabric of how they operate and care for their citizens”. Barcelona, amongst many others, […]

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January 17, 2017

Enhanced Communications through Smart Cities Efforts

Enhanced communications expand the reach and intensity of solar through resilient power and high line of sight. Increased security with remote camera monitoring capabilities for intelligent parking, infrastructure for public WiFi expansion. And also, environmental sensors assist in the growth sector of our solar communities. Smart cities will realize these opportunities by taking advantage of […]

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January 17, 2017

Smart Cities: Who it Affects

As the world becomes increasingly more urban, with 60% of its population forecast to live in cities by 2050. Cities are becoming more technologically advanced. This type of city is a smart city and the goal is to improve the quality of the lives of citizens. It is through better communication and the services offered […]

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December 20, 2016

Smart Lights for Smart Cities

Funded by the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation grant program, the Smart Lights for Smart Cities initiative installed more than 5,700 street lights in 25 metropolitan area communities. The initiative targeted smaller communities with populations less than 35,000. Many cities and counties in the Kansas City metropolitan area use inefficient mercury and high-pressure […]

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November 22, 2016

Our World Needs Smarter Cities

A smart city has the ability to be interconnected with sensors everywhere that intake information. And analyze it to provide real-time results helping make your city the most efficient. Also, we crunch that big data and then we make the city adapt to what’s going on. ClearWorld is working to bring the most advanced technology […]

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