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Building EfficiencyParis&Co Launches “Parisian Challenges” to Foster Sustainable Urban Innovation

Paris&Co launches the Parisian Challenges program targeting five urban sustainability themes, offering technical and financial aid for pilot projects.

 WasteMannheim Trials AI-Powered Cleaning Robot in Public Parks

Mannheim tests an autonomous Angsa cleaning robot that clears 1,000 square meters per hour in a six-month trial across public parks to map litter.

 WasteGlacier Secures $16 Million to Expand AI Recycling Robots

Glacier raises $16 million to expand its AI recycling robots across the US. The systems sort up to 45 items per minute in multiple…

 EnergyHydro-Québec Launches $10 Billion Energy Efficiency Plan, Offers Free Smart Thermostats

Hydro-Québec launches a $10 billion efficiency plan to cut power use in Quebec by 10%, offering free smart thermostats to help reduce demand.

 Street LightingMetz Tests Smart Lighting System on Île du Saulcy

Metz deploys 49 sensor-activated lamp posts along 1.2 kilometers on Île du Saulcy, testing red lighting to save energy and protect wildlife.

 WasteAI-Powered Paper Cup Recycling Pilot Launches in Cardiff

Keep Wales Tidy launches a three-month paper cup recycling pilot in Cardiff, offering a 5p reward via the Bower app to cut landfill waste.

 WaterCuritiba to Partner with Aganova for AI-Powered Water Network Inspection

Aganova inspects over 100 km of water pipelines in Curitiba, Brazil, using its Nautilus AI sphere to detect leaks without interrupting service.

 WaterGlobal Omnium and Telefónica Tech Use AI with Google Cloud to Monitor Marine Ecosystems

Global Omnium and Telefónica Tech deploy Google Cloud AI to track Mediterranean seagrass, expanding on a 450,000-meter IoT project.

 IoT NetworksOxford Selected as First UK City for Enhanced 5G Small Cell Network

Oxford becomes the first of three UK cities to receive a 5G small cell upgrade in 2025, using existing street lighting to improve mobile…

 Environmental MonitoringHECO Installs Weather Stations and AI Cameras to Prevent Wildfires in Hawaii

HECO is deploying 78 AI camera systems and 52 weather stations across Hawaii utility poles to detect wildfires early and monitor grid conditions.

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