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Environmental MonitoringBluEarth Adopts SenseNet’s Advanced Technology for Early Wildfire Detection

BluEarth Renewables installs 60 sensors and two cameras across 20 kilometers at Tyson Creek Hydro Facility to detect wildfires early.

 Environmental MonitoringThe Smart Deal 2024 Finalists Announced: Competing Live at Barcelona’s Smart City Expo

Kurrant selects six startups to compete in Barcelona for over €50,000 in non-dilutive funding to accelerate urban digitalization.

 WaterUK Water Firms to Refund £157M for Missed Targets

UK water firms face £157M fines for pollution & leak failures; customers to get refunds via bill reductions in 2025.

 Mobility and TrafficLondon’s Route 63 Goes Fully Electric with New Fleet

London Route 63 goes green with 29 electric buses, charging facilities, and a 14-year eco-friendly finance plan.

 WasteNew Brunsick deploys 50 Bigbelly Smart Compators

New Brunswick deploys 50 solar-powered Bigbelly trash compactors through a $250,000 grant, using sensor data to optimize city collection routes.

 EnergySCE & NVIDIA Partner on AI Solutions for Smarter Power Grid

Southern California Edison & NVIDIA collaborate on AI tech to boost grid efficiency, reliability & sustainable energy.

 WaterKando Secures $10 Million to Drive Wastewater Intelligence Innovation

Kando raises $10M to expand AI-driven wastewater management in US & Europe, enhancing water quality & sustainability

 Environmental MonitoringNSW Trials Noise Detection Cameras to Curb Loud Cars

NSW rolls out noise detection cameras in Bayside and Wollongong to reduce loud cars and hooning by 2025.

 EnergyAlliander Launches 1.5 Million Smart Meter Upgrade Initiative

lliander has awarded contracts to replace 1.5 million smart meters in the Liander service area, starting in July 2025.

 WaterFIDO AI Secures Series B Funding to Expand Water Management Tech

FIDO AI raises Series B funding to scale its innovative AI-driven water management and leak detection technology.

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