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AI-Powered Cameras on Cell Towers to Boost Wildfire Detection in BC

May 29, 2024

Rogers Communications has deployed AI-powered cameras on cellphone towers in British Columbia to enhance wildfire detection. Mounted on two towers, these cameras, equipped with 360-degree, high-definition lenses, can detect fires from up to 24...

New Project (Full-Scale)Environmental MonitoringPano AIUSA

Roaring Fork Valley to Enhance Fire Safety with AI-Powered Cameras

May 29, 2024

The Roaring Fork Valley is upgrading its wildfire detection with new AI-powered panoramic cameras at Crown Mountain in Basalt. These cameras, part of the Pano AI system, rotate 360 degrees and can detect fires up to 10 miles away under any...

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London Launch IoT Initiative for Damp and Mould Management

May 29, 2024

The London Office for Technology and Innovation (LOTI) has initiated a project to combat damp and mould in homes using Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. This initiative is a component of the broader Pan London IoT Project, extending from the South...

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France Launch Sircapass Project to Monitor 250,000 Bridges

May 22, 2024

As part of the France 2030 investment plan, SilMach, a company based in Bizontine, has been selected to lead the Sircapass project, aimed at monitoring the country’s 250,000 bridges using passive sensors. The initiative, supported by BPI...

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Rocky Mountain Power to Implement AI-Enhanced Wildfire Detection Cameras

May 22, 2024

Rocky Mountain Power is transitioning from manually operated wildfire cameras to advanced AI-equipped models. Initially, the utility company deployed 14 cameras across Utah’s most fire-prone regions. These cameras required personnel to...

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Vodafone and Osmos Hellas to Implement Smart Bridges Project

May 15, 2024

IN Greece, Vodafone Business and Osmos Hellas have secured a €95.3 million contract for the “Smart Bridges” project, funded by the Greece 2.0 Recovery Fund. Over 24 months, they will install smart systems to monitor 150 road bridges...

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City of Regina Implements Smart Solution for Flood Traffic

May 15, 2024

The city of Regina in Canada has introduced smart city technology on Albert Street to prevent drivers from getting stuck in floods. The $185,000 Albert Street Underpass Flood Detection Sensor System, funded by $60,000 from Saskatchewan Government...

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Wayne County Launches New Air Quality Monitoring Network

May 15, 2024

Wayne County has launched a new air quality monitoring network with 100 stationary monitors to track pollutants like particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide in real-time. The project aims to identify pollution hotspots and inform policy...

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Louisiana Lawmakers Restrict Community Air Monitoring Efforts

May 15, 2024

Louisiana legislators have passed a bill limiting the impact of community-led air monitoring, despite federal funding boosts. The Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN) received $500,000 to deploy mobile air monitors in “Cancer Alley,”...

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AI Cameras Boost Wildfire Response in Western U.S.

May 8, 2024

Firefighters in the western U.S. now have a new AI-assisted camera network called ALERTWest, developed by the University of Oregon’s Oregon Hazard Lab and partners. This network, spanning about 1,200 cameras, provides early wildfire detection...