Smarter Communities Media
In-depth, independent reporting on how to improve communities – from slums to high-tech cities. We look at what is being achieved around the globe to build resilience, improve social equality and tackle climate change.
Extinction or Regeneration: The stark choice
The recent Compassion in World Farming/iPES-Food hosted conference, Extinction or Regeneration, unpicked the horrors of factory farming and of the wider, broken food system. It is clear that extinction or regeneration truly is the stark choice facing us.
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Environment
Extinction or Regeneration: The stark choice
The recent Compassion in World Farming/iPES-Food hosted conference, Extinction or Regeneration, unpicked the horrors of factory farming and of the wider, broken food system. It is clear that extinction or regeneration truly is the stark choice facing us.
Transport
Next stop: Battery and hydrogen trains
Battery and hydrogen technology for rail has been coming for quite a few years and is now on the cusp of fully-blown adoption. Demand is driven by the quest for carbon neutrality, with these forms of power as an alternative for diesel
Society
“Health Apartheid”: A tragically flawed system driven by profits
The world's health sector is dominated by a few pharmaceutical giants. While they rake in massive profits, millions of people across the globe are denied the medicines and treatments that they need. A system driven by making money, not saving lives, is immoral and flawed.
Economy
Natural Flood Management: Can it go mainstream?
A recent major piece of research by three UK universities will hopefully help to unlock the potential of Natural Flood Management. With the UK government having set ambitious goals for private funding, building a strong evidence base around the multiple benefits is vital.
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We are dedicated to providing in-depth and independent reporting on innovations to improve society across the globe. We talk to those driving innovation, we look at some of the world’s most exciting developments, we report on events, and we build dialogue, including sharing what works in one location and could be scaled up elsewhere. If you have an interesting story that you feel we should be covering or if you are independent and interested in writing for us, please make contact.
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