15th June 2025

London to host trials of AI-driven robotaxis

Uber and Wayve have announced plans to begin Level 4 autonomous vehicle trials on public roads in London, in what could be a major step towards fully driverless ride-hailing in the capital.

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12th June 2025

UK reservoirs aim to ease water shortages by 2040

The UK is building its first major reservoirs since 1992, to secure water supplies amid rising drought risks. The newly approved Fens and Lincolnshire projects are among 10 planned reservoirs aimed at boosting climate resilience.

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19th February 2025

U.S. insurance premiums to soar over next 30 years

Due to climate-related risks, the United States could see a nearly $1.5 trillion reduction in unadjusted real estate value over the next 30 years, with insurance premiums rising by up to 322% above current levels by 2055.

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24th October 2024

Solid-state batteries edge closer to reality

A breakthrough in solid-state battery design could eliminate key barriers to electric vehicle performance, making future EVs safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting.

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20th June 2024

AI shows how to design safer streets

A new study using AI, traffic data, and Google Street View reveals that greenery, sidewalks, and streetlights can significantly reduce traffic fatalities.

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10th June 2024

Futuristic battery concepts revealed

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), in partnership with Energy Vault, has unveiled a series of energy storage concepts, including structures that could reach up to a kilometre in height.

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