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Environmental MonitoringAltadena Launches Air Quality Monitoring Network Post-Fire

Caltech deploys 19 solar-powered air quality sensors across Altadena to track dust and toxins post-fire, providing real-time data every five minutes.

 WaterEIB Approves €430 Million Loan for Madrid Water Infrastructure Upgrades

The EIB grants a €430 million loan to Canal de Isabel II to upgrade Madrid water infrastructure, cutting losses and boosting energy efficiency.

 IoT NetworksNetmore Expands IoT Network Services in Brazil and South America

Netmore Group expands its LPWAN services in Brazil and South America following its Everynet purchase to support regional utility and smart city networks.

 EnergyBpifrance and Lac1 Fund Acquire €800 Million Stake in Veolia

Bpifrance and its Lac1 fund invest €800 million in France's Veolia. The deal secures Bpifrance a seat on the utility giant's board of directors.

 Environmental MonitoringGoogle Deploys AI-Powered FireSat Satellite for Enhanced Wildfire Monitoring

Google launches its first FireSat satellite from California to detect five-meter wildfires, starting a planned network of over 50 units.

 EnergySiteflow Raises €7 Million to Enhance Digital Solutions for Energy and Industrial Sectors

French startup Siteflow secures €7 million from LBO France and EDF Pulse Ventures to expand its nuclear workflow software and integrate AI tools.

 Mobility and TrafficItalian Firm Secures $2.5 Billion Deal with UAE’s Bold Technologies for AI-Powered Urban Management

Synapsia signs a $2.5 billion deal with UAE-based Bold Technologies to build an AI urban platform optimizing traffic and energy in Abu Dhabi.

 EV ChargingConnecticut Expands EV Charging Network with Voltpost Lamppost Chargers

Voltpost and Connecticut partner to deploy 50 lamppost charging stations with 100 ports across the state, dedicating 20% to disadvantaged areas.

 Street LightingTIM Announces Smart Lighting Expansion and Automation in Billing Across Brazil

TIM expands smart lighting across Brazil with plans to install 17,000 devices in Barbacena via a partnership with Sitran using NB-IoT networks.

 Street LightingRota Upgrades Avenida de Sevilla Lighting with Smart Technology

Rota City Council installs 109 smart luminaires along Avenida de Sevilla in a 200,000-euro project to cut energy use and boost visibility.

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