Four Nevada cities are considered America's new 'boomtowns' There are few states as synonymous with boomtowns as Nevada — with towns that boomed into bustling cities less than a century ago, like Las Vegas, or towns that were abandoned as quickly as they were built, like Candelaria. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, said in a recent report that Nevada is still home to several boomtowns, or cities that "stand out for attracting people, investment and development at a pace that sets them apart." The list was compiled by analyzing more than 400 U.S. cities with populations of 65,000 or more. Each city received a score based on five-year changes in three factors: economic output, housing units and labor force size. Four Nevada cities landed in the 75 highest-scoring cities, which SmartAsset said represent America's new boomtowns. "Boomtown status does not mean growth benefits everyone equally, but it does reflect a city’s expanding economic capacity and the new opportunities that come with it," wrote Smart Asset. Here's what else to know. Nevada is home to these four 'boomtowns,' according to Smart Asset North Las Vegas was the highest Nevada city on the list, at No. 39. It had a 21% increase in housing units, a 24% rise in labor force, and a compound annual real GDP growth rate of 3.5%.. Nevada's runner-up was Sparks at No. 53, which saw housing units grow by 16%, labor force increase by 14%, and a 3.8% compound annual GDP growth rate. Henderson followed at No. 63, posting a 13% increase in housing units, an 18% rise in labor force, and a 3.5% annual GDP growth rate. Reno came in last out of the Nevada cities on the list at No. 66, with housing units up 14%, a labor force increase of 11%, and a 3.8%
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Medellín solidified its position as the epicenter of Latin America’s clean transportation conversation on June 10 and 11, when the Orquideorama at the Botanical Garden hosted the sixth edition of Latam Mobility Colombia 2026. The summit, part of the Latam Mobility 2026 Tour, brought together more than 1,200 attendees, including representatives from national and local governments, low-emission vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, infrastructure providers, startups, and public policy experts. Costa Rica also joined as the guest country of honor, sharing its deep experience in transport electrification and carbon neutrality. The natural setting of the Orquideorama provided a stunning backdrop for two intense days of networking, learning, and strategic alliance-building—fully reflecting Latam Mobility’s commitment to accelerating transportation decarbonization across the region. You may also be interested in: Toyota bets on multi-technology, Xpeng on AI—Auteco Blue, Autovardí, and Inchcape join the debate on innovation in Colombia’s automotive ecosystem A High-Level Agenda for Sector Transformation Throughout both days, the event featured a packed agenda of panels and conversations tackling the most pressing sustainable mobility challenges in the region. Thematic pillars included governance and mobility (with a special emphasis on the public sector’s role as a driver of regional development), B2B charging infrastructure (analyzing financial models, technology, and the role of CPOs, or Charge Point Operators), and the regional automotive ecosystem (focusing on innovation and clean-tech adoption). Other key tracks covered Smart Cities and new mobility, exploring international best practices; 360 logistics, with deep dives into Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) , renting, and clean fleet renewal in supply chains; and collaboration strategies to decarbonize freight transport—a critical lever for the region’s sustainable economic growth. Day two zeroed in on public transport decarbonization, with panels dedicated to co-financing, regional programs, and Colombia’s positioning in the global energy transition, alongside the market, regulatory, financing, and scalability
Jun 19, 2026 · via latamobility.com
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Chongqing- Experts from China, Singapore, Hungary, Brazil, and Australia said Chongqing's experience in infrastructure, industrial development, urban renewal, and grassroots governance offers a reference for Global South cities, while emphasizing that no development model can be copied without local adaptation. The remarks were made during a roundtable session held as part of the International Symposium on the Global Significance of Chinese Modernization in Chongqing on June 18. Alex Whitehead from the Western China International Communication Organization moderated the session, framing the discussion around how development consensus can move into local practice. He said the roundtable would examine Chongqing’s experience in infrastructure, digital governance, inland opening-up, industrial upgrading, and urban resilience, and explore its relevance for Global South countries. Vineeta Sinha, Director of the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore, said China's infrastructure and digital economy have produced visible results, but their application in Southeast Asia requires local adjustment. She cited logistics centers, digital hubs, and e-commerce networks as areas where Chinese companies have been active in Southeast Asia, including Alibaba's logistics presence and digital hub development in Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor. But she said Southeast Asian countries still face challenges in regulation, legal systems, privacy, and data localization. Sinha also pointed to Chongqing's infrastructure financing and urban development experience, saying the city had built world-class infrastructure and transformed its landscape into a futuristic metropolis without draining the city's budget. She said Southeast Asian countries could study the way Chongqing combined corporate mechanisms, land development, financing tools, and industrial policy. Zhou Yan, Professor at Fudan Development Institute and Director of the Global South Field Research Laboratory at Fudan University, drew on her field research in Brazil to explain why local conditions matter. She said China's poverty reduction experience is development-driven, supported by industrial development, infrastructure, public services, and
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Hitesh Vaidya and Vijaya Venkataraman, “Mainstreaming Climate Action in Urban India,” ORF Issue Brief No. 881, Observer Research Foundation, June 2026. While climate targets are determined at the national level, cities are the arena of action. They are the largest consumers of energy and the biggest generators of emissions. Globally, urban areas account for nearly 70 percent of energy use and more than 70 percent of carbon dioxide emissions.[1] Cities are where climate change directly intersects with development through land-use decisions, building regulations, transport systems, water and waste services, and municipal investment choices. Climate adaptation in cities is not only an environmental necessity but an economic and social imperative. For instance, extreme heat reduces labour productivity, floods damage assets and infrastructure, and water stress undermines industrial and household security. These conditions affect vulnerable populations much more, including residents of informal settlements, outdoor workers, women, older adults, and individuals with limited access to public services. At present, India’s climate strategy is shaped by its commitment to several international frameworks on sustainability and resilience. The first of these is the 1987 Brundtland Report, which drew attention to the challenges of urban growth and argued that environmental protection, economic development, and social equity need to be addressed in an integrated manner.[2] This thinking was reinforced at the 1992 United Nations (UN) Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where Agenda 21 encouraged local governments to prepare sustainability plans in consultation with communities and other stakeholders.[3] These frameworks established the expectation that cities would take responsibility for linking sustainability with development. In 2015, India became a signatory to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015–2030), which sets out a protocol for integrating disaster risk reduction into national and local development strategies and urban planning.[4] India’s approach is also guided by the UN Sustainable Development
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The Procurement Strategy Behind DuPont's 100% Renewable Feat DuPont, one of the world's premier manufacturers of advanced materials, has officially reached 100% renewable electricity at its US healthcare manufacturing facilities. The Delaware-based firm managed the feat by investing heavily in Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) – a mechanism that has formed a large part of its net zero strategy. These RECs, alongside DuPont's other sustainable initiatives, have helped it to slash Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are down 76% since 2019. More impressively however, the company has managed to reduce its Scope 3 emissions – generally considered the most difficult area of an organisation's operations to decarbonise – by 66% since 2020. Now, with DuPont's US facilities fully green, its leadership team will looking to replicate the same achievement globally. Inside the energy procurement process More than 50% of DuPont’s global electricity already comes from renewable sources, with all of its European manufacturing sites using only renewable electricity. Reaching this milestone in the US, the country where its physical footprint is greatest, will be particularly special for the firm's leaders though. "Achieving 100% renewable electricity at our US-based DuPont healthcare manufacturing facilities further contributes to our decarbonisation strategy and RE100 commitment," says Scott Collick, DuPont's CSO and VP of Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance. Dean Childers, who is Vice President and General Manager of DuPont Healthcare Solutions, points to the supply chain benefits of the company's decarbonisation. "Powering these additional US healthcare manufacturing facilities with renewable electricity is a meaningful step in advancing our sustainability commitments while enabling a more sustainable healthcare supply chain for the benefit of both our customers and patients," he says. RECs, PPAs and on-site generation DuPont's healthcare division is the latest beneficiary of the company's energy procurement strategy. This strategy has seen the company use
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The University of Lisbon is partnering with Rock in Rio Lisbon 2026, which takes place on 20, 21, 27 and 28 June, as a University Partner, forming part of the Smart City of Rock initiative – a collaborative ecosystem where technology, creativity and innovation are tested in a real-world context, in a temporary city that welcomes around 100,000 visitors a day. As part of this, ULisboa will bring to the festival research, innovation and entrepreneurship projects developed within its faculties and research units, demonstrating the university’s contribution to addressing the challenges facing the smart cities of the future. Mobility, health, sustainability, technology, engineering, biotechnology, sport and creativity are some of the areas represented through interactive experiences open to the public. ULisboa’s participation in Smart City of Rock also includes the presence of start-ups with the University’s DNA, which will have the opportunity to test their prototypes in a real-world environment through the ‘living lab’ spread across various points within the festival grounds. Ciências ULisboa will be present with the following projects: - Agrovoltaico (CIÊNCIAS innovation project): a solution that combines photovoltaic electricity generation with plant and animal production and smart irrigation systems; - BinBot (CIÊNCIAS innovation project): an autonomous robot that collects litter at large public events - Phair-Earth (CIÊNCIAS spin-off): a solution combining physical and AI algorithms to predict extreme weather events - AquaInSilico (Tec Labs incubatee): software for the efficient management of wastewater treatment plants and similar facilities - SATO (CIÊNCIAS innovation project): a platform for smart energy control and management in the home - CityPark (Faculty of Sciences innovation project): integration of data from mobile devices and sensors to generate relevant indicators on cognitive and motor functions, supporting both self-monitoring and clinical decision-making through user-friendly dashboards - Boxing for the visually impaired (CIÊNCIAS innovation project): an inclusive
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A snapshot of the IoT applications for X as a service (XaaS). Use-case domains include smart buildings, utilities and energy, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, automotive, agriculture, retail, and smart cities. Email Article All set! This article has been sent to my@email.address. All fields are required. For multiple recipients, separate email addresses with a semicolon. Please Note: Only individuals with an active subscription will be able to access the full article. All other readers will be directed to the abstract and would need to subscribe. These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited by other users in combination with the content you are currently viewing. Omdia Recommends These are Omdia driven recommendations based on content that is both similar, and has been frequently visited by other users in combination with the content you are currently viewing. IoT Application Analysis: Physical AI Report / 12 Mar 2026 / Tee Jin Tan A snapshot of the IoT applications for physical AI. Some use cases are in domains including agriculture, automotive, logistics, industrial manufacturing, warehouse, healthcare, and construction. IoT Application Analysis: Ambient IoT Report / 05 Sep 2025 / Amni Abdul Ghapar Provides a snapshot of the IoT applications for ambient IoT. Some use cases are healthcare and wellness, smart cities, smart buildings, smart homes, supply chain and logistics, and food traceability. IoT Application Analysis: Video Surveillance in Smart Cities Report / 26 Feb 2025 / Amni Abdul Ghapar This report provides a snapshot of IoT applications in video surveillance, specifically in the smart cities vertical. Use cases include public safety, traffic management, and disaster and emergency response. The Analyst Team Tee Jin Tan Follow AnalystResearch Analyst Tee Jin is a Research Analyst based in Penang, specializing in smart cities, IoT applications, and smart utility meters.
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There is a particular kind of intimacy to a map. It doesn't just show where you are, it shows where you've been, how long you stayed, which routes you prefer, and which places you return to again and again. When we talk about data privacy, we tend to imagine stolen passwords or exposed credit card numbers. Location data is something else entirely. It’s a record of your physical life, rendered in coordinates, and it reveals things about you that no other category of data can. A Trail More Revealing Than a Diary Researchers have demonstrated that as few as four location data points are enough to uniquely identify 95% of people, even in datasets that have had names and obvious identifiers stripped away. This isn't a flaw in the data collection. It's a consequence of the nature of human movement. You live somewhere, work somewhere, and you return to the same coffee shop and gym. That routine, repeated across days and weeks, becomes a fingerprint unlike any other. Unlike a password, you can’t simply change it. The Problem Is Spatial, Not Just Statistical Most privacy frameworks were built for a world of rows and columns including discrete facts that can be encrypted, anonymized, or deleted. Location data doesn't cooperate with that model. It has a structure that’s fundamentally geographic. A single coordinate near a reproductive health clinic, a mental health facility, or a political organizing office carries meaning that has nothing to do with any attached label. The geography itself is the context, and the geography cannot be redacted. This is what makes location data privacy a geospatial problem. When data points cluster around sensitive places, or when movement patterns trace the boundaries of a person's private life, the harm is spatial in nature. Standard anonymization doesn't account for the
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Prime Minister's Office Text of Prime Minister’s address during VivaTech 2026 in Paris Posted On: 18 JUN 2026 7:00PM by PIB Delhi Distinguished Guests, Innovators, business leaders, tech enthusiasts, people from the startup world, ladies and gentlemen, नमस्कार। बों जू, I am delighted to be in Paris for the tenth edition of VivaTech. This is Europe’s biggest technology event. I congratulate President Macron and the organisers for the success of Viva Tech. Friends, 2026 is a special year for India and Europe. At the beginning of the year, we concluded the historic India EU Free Trade Agreement. This agreement will expand our trade and investment. And, it will open up many pathways for the exchange of talent, technology and tourism. With the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation this year, France is serving as an important bridge that is bringing the tech eco-systems of India and Europe closer. From Bharat Innovates held a few days ago in Nice, to Viva Tech in Paris today, ur start-ups are forging many new partnerships. Friends, In 2021, when I addressed VivaTech, the world was facing the disruption of COVID-19. Today, the world is experiencing disruptions of other kinds. And I reiterate the message I shared then at VivaTech 2021. Where convention fails, innovation can help. Friends, In the last decade, India has been going through a rapid transformation, that is powered by technology. From creating the world’s largest digital identity system, to the world’s largest/ digital payments platforms. We are using technology at a massive scale for financial inclusion, education, telemedicine, agriculture and more. Consider digital payments. Because of our Unified Payments Interface or UPI, half the world’s real time digital transactions happen in India today. You can now use UPI in France too, at the Eiffel Tower or the Paris Airport.
Jun 18, 2026 · via pib.gov.in
Mirroring a nationwide trend, crime rates in Providence, Rhode Island, are at historic lows. Last year, homicides dropped by 90% from 2024. “That’s great progress,” Providence Mayor Brett Smiley told Smart Cities Dive during an interview at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Long Beach, California, earlier this month. “We should acknowledge that progress and look to see what lessons we can learn from it. But we also know that’s still not enough. We’re always working toward zero … because if you’re a parent who’s worried about their kid getting to school safely on the bus or you hear gunfire in the middle of the night, no crime statistic can convince you that things are better.” While it’s important to share and celebrate the city’s progress in fighting crime, “the challenge for us is always to show that we’re still committed to doing better,” Smiley said. Kansas City, Missouri, one of the top 10 large cities with the highest crime rate per 100,000 people, also saw substantial drops in some crime rates last year. Mayor Quinton Lucas isn’t shy about sharing the good news — but he’s aware that spouting statistics isn’t enough to erase long-held perceptions. “You can’t tell somebody that they’re a fool if they’re like, ‘No, I just think this place has a problem,’” he said in an interview during the conference. Crime reduction is a story city leaders love to tell. But crime dashboards and statistics don’t automatically translate into feelings of safety, both mayors said. City leaders need to acknowledge residents’ experiences, make themselves visible in neighborhoods affected by crime, demonstrate they’re taking action and share evidence of progress without belittling people’s concerns, they said. Be present in the community For residents to feel safe, they need to see community leaders and law enforcement
Jun 18, 2026 · via smartcitiesdive.com
Local government leaders resoundingly list housing as their number one concern of the day, but activity around housing in 2026 is “subdued,” according to Daniel McCue, lead author of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies’ 2026 State of the Nation’s Housing report. “Construction is down, home sales are flat and cost burdens are up,” McCue said ahead of a panel discussion following the report’s release Wednesday. Here are seven takeaways from the report. 1. Economic conditions are weakening housing demand Economic headwinds are showing up in this year’s report as a lack of demand, McCue said. Consumer confidence, job growth and household growth have all tumbled. As a result, new housing construction has softened, with single-family construction dipping 7%. Multifamily home construction, while stronger than anticipated, “failed to overcome the sharp decline in 2024,” according to the report. “Uncertainty and slowing job markets also affect residential mobility, another driver of housing demand that is also falling,” the report states. 2. Vacancy rates are on the rise Rising inventory has also contributed to slower housing construction. After hitting historic lows in 2022 and 2023, national homeowner and renter vacancy rates are on the rise, reaching 1.1% for homeowners and 7.3% for renters in the first quarter of 2026. Both rates remain below historic averages, however, and indicate “at least several hundred thousand” units are still needed to meet demand, according to the report. The trends are also inconsistent across the country and reflect regional housing production levels, with the South seeing the largest vacancy rate rebound and the Midwest scoring the smallest. 3. Lowest incomes continue to be the most impacted In 2024, the number of cost-burdened renters reached a record high of 22.7 million, or 49%, with 12.1 million, or 26%, severely cost burdened. The share of cost-burdened homeowners
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Dive Brief: - The Chicago City Council voted 38-10 Wednesday to buy and renovate a former Greyhound bus terminal for $19.2 million, saving it from possible sale or demolition. The city will finance the project by expanding an adjoining $50 million tax increment financing district to include the bus station. - Advocates including the Environmental Law and Policy Center and Better Streets Chicago, with help from the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University, urged the city to take over the bus facility and showed how it could be modernized at a reasonable cost. - The proposed upgrades “were likely the single biggest factor that compelled the aldermen to vote yes,” Chaddick Institute Director Joseph Schwieterman, who attended the council meeting, told Smart Cities Dive. Dive Insight: Chicago joins Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, New York City and Los Angeles in renovating or providing new downtown bus terminals as intercity bus ridership grows. “Motorcoaches provided more than 350 million passenger trips across nearly 44 billion passenger miles in 2025, making our industry a critical part of America’s transportation network,” Fred Ferguson, president and CEO of the American Bus Association, said in an email. “Reliable and affordable terminal access is essential to safety, accessibility, and the passenger experience.” Greyhound, which was acquired by FlixMobility in 2021, upgraded its fleet with 185 new buses over the past two years and has 80 more on order, according to CX Dive. The company rebranded as Flix in 2022. “We appreciate the Chicago City Council’s action to support continued access to a central intercity bus facility for the city,” Flix North America CEO Kai Boysan said in an email. “This is an important outcome for the thousands of travelers who rely on affordable intercity bus service in and out of Chicago each day.” Greyhound has used
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from Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo EQS-News: Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group / Key word(s): Miscellaneous/Product Launch Geely Farizon Green Smart Mobility Solution Debuts at 2026 Hong Kong Expo 18.06.2026 / 17:25 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. HONG KONG, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 18, 2026, the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) officially kicked off at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. As a global leader in new energy commercial vehicles, Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Geely Farizon) returned for its second consecutive year with a full product lineup featuring the "methanol electric + pure electric" technology roadmap. The showcased products cover a wide range of application scenarios, including public transportation, urban logistics, autonomous vehicles, ferry vessels, emergency power generation, and more. The exhibition demonstrated a comprehensive green smart mobility ecosystem solution rooted in transport-energy integration, dedicated to fully supporting Hong Kong in achieving its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. Farizon's lineup covers methanol REV SV, methanol REV Homtruck, methanol REV light truck, Robotaxi, methanol REV U12M, Hong Kong-tailored electric double-deckers, plus Visionol mobile power vehicles, methanol generators and marine engines. The tailor-made double-decker debuts in Hong Kong for the first time. Its livery and interior are built for local transit and sightseeing, forming a new urban mobility landmark. The U12M methanol bus has obtained an emission exemption from Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department and will enter commercial operation in August. This validates that Farizon's methanol-electric vehicles comply with Hong Kong's stringent environmental regulations and lays groundwork for global methanol technology rollout. On the Expo's opening day, Geely Holding Group hosted the "Green City, Smart City — Geely Green Energy & Intelligent Mobility
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Why Predictive Infrastructure Intelligence Is Becoming Essential for Climate-Resilient Cities Dania AkramDania Akram Cities are entering a new era where infrastructure is no longer managed through periodic inspections and reactive repairs. Instead, urban systems are shifting toward continuous intelligence, where real-time data, geospatial insights, and AI-driven analytics shape how infrastructure is monitored, maintained, and optimized. As climate change intensifies and urban populations grow, cities face increasing pressure on roads, bridges, utilities, drainage systems, and public assets. Traditional infrastructure management approaches are no longer sufficient to handle the complexity, speed, and uncertainty of modern urban environments. This is where predictive infrastructure intelligence is emerging as a critical foundation for climate-resilient cities. For decades, infrastructure management has been largely reactive. Municipalities and asset operators typically rely on scheduled inspections, manual surveys, and citizen reporting to identify issues. While this approach worked in the past, it creates significant challenges today: In a world where extreme weather events and urban stress are increasing, this reactive model creates vulnerabilities that cities can no longer afford. Predictive infrastructure intelligence represents a fundamental shift from reactive maintenance to proactive decision-making. It combines multiple technologies to create a continuously updated understanding of urban infrastructure health: Together, these systems allow cities to identify risks before failures occur, optimize maintenance schedules, and improve long-term infrastructure performance. Instead of asking “What is broken?” cities can now answer: “What is likely to fail, where, and when?” A major enabler of this transformation is the rise of the digital twin for urban planning. A digital twin is a dynamic virtual representation of physical infrastructure that continuously updates using real-time data from IoT sensors, GIS platforms, and aerial mapping systems. In urban planning, digital twins allow cities to: When combined with predictive analytics, digital twins become powerful decision-support systems that help cities move from
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Applications Open for the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027 18/06/2026 Two Cork City Businesses to Secure Places on International Innovation Programme Worth Up to €10,000 Each Cork City Council, in partnership with Cork Chamber of Commerce, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Ireland, the Irish Consulate in San Francisco and the Cork San Francisco Sister City Committee, is pleased to announce the launch of the Cork San Francisco Innovation Exchange 2027. The initiative will provide two ambitious Cork City businesses with a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems through a tailored business development programme in Cork’s twin city of San Francisco in March 2027. The successful businesses will receive a support package valued at up to €10,000, including return flights and accommodation in San Francisco for one entrepreneur, a tailored programme of business introductions, networking opportunities and ecosystem engagement. Each successful business will also receive a complimentary one-year membership of Cork Chamber of Commerce. The programme is being delivered by Cork City Council’s Local Enterprise Office as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting innovation, entrepreneurship and business growth across Cork City. Applications on the Local Enterprise Office Cork City website (link below) open on Friday June 19th and will close on Friday August 28th 2026. https://corkcityleo.submit.com/show/99 Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must: - Be located within the Cork City Council administrative area. - Have been trading for a minimum of 12 months at the closing date for applications. - Have an established brand, product, service or technology offering. - Demonstrate evidence of customer validation, commercial traction or market adoption. - Have a clearly defined competitive advantage, innovation or market differentiator. - Demonstrate ambition and capacity to scale nationally or internationally. - Clearly articulate how engagement with the San Francisco innovation ecosystem would
Jun 18, 2026 · via corkcity.ie
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Dive Brief: - El Niño has developed in the Pacific Ocean, with warming water potentially upending U.S. weather patterns and complicating electric utility forecasting, say meteorologists at AccuWeather following NOAA’s June 11 declaration. - The return of El Niño could offer some relief to utilities preparing for another active Atlantic hurricane season, but it may increase operational risks elsewhere on the grid, experts said. The previous El Niño episode persisted from 2023 into 2024. - The climate pattern is developing unusually early and is strengthening quickly, allowing it to exert greater influence on weather conditions across the United States. The outlook comes as utilities continue to invest in grid resilience and storm response capabilities. Dive Insight: A split summer scenario, where regions across the U.S. experience contrasting weather patterns, is expected to increase pressure on regional power systems, with AccuWeather forecasting heavier rainfall in parts of California and the Southwest alongside hotter, drier conditions across the Northwest, Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. In Florida, forecasters expect periodic stretches of above-normal temperatures and below-average rainfall that could add to load management challenges. Meteorologists said the shifting conditions may drive flooding and debris flows, along with drought and wildfire threats, with the potential for regional outages and broader grid disruptions through late fall. AccuWeather is predicting 11 to 16 named storms in the Atlantic, which would be below recent La Niña-influenced seasons, but fewer storms do not mean lower reliability risk. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said storms forming close to the coastline during El Niño years can pose heightened risks due to shorter preparation time. “It only takes one storm,” DaSilva said, noting that even a quieter season can still yield significant infrastructure damage. The Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned utilities, is prompting its members to coordinate with industry
Jun 18, 2026 · via utilitydive.com