Global Scans · Cities · Weekly Summary

• [New] Czech intelligence services have warned of a rise in cyberattacks in the energy and transport sectors, a trend confirmed by electronic warfare actions orchestrated from the Russian city of Kaliningrad. Army Recognition
• [New] Cities worldwide have two strategies available to decarbonize their transport sectors, but neither alone will be sufficient to address the impacts of climate change. Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
• [New] With the changes in the global climatic environment, rapid urbanization, and industrialization, many cities are facing both an external impact and internal vulnerabilities. MDPI
• [New] Hypersonic aircraft could drastically reduce travel times between major cities, offering a new level of convenience and efficiency to global travelers. International Defense Security & Technology
• [New] Health systems in Africa's cities are largely ill equipped to anticipate and manage emerging health needs induced by climate change and rapid urbanization. The BMJ
• [New] While electricity from public DC fast chargers would be the most utilized in urban areas, in rural and suburban areas, Level 1 120 V AC and Level 2 (L2) 240 V AC chargers in single family homes are expected to meet the majority of EV electricity needs. Auto Connected Car News
• [New] Shortages like the one in Mexico City and other cities worldwide such as Bengaluru, India, could lead to mass migrations. The Cool Down
• [New] Parts of Canada, the United States and Mexico fall in the path of totality, with cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland and Dallas expecting large crowds of tourists. The Washington Post
• [New] Over the next four decades, the global transportation sector will face unprecedented challenges related to demographics, urbanization, pressure to minimize and dislocate emissions outside urban centers, congestion of aging transport infrastructure and growth in fuel demand. World Energy Council
• [New] Over the next three years SmartFish Inc plans to expand from one retail store to 10 stores in Mexico City and other major cities. MIT SOLVE
• [New] Cities directly in the path of totality, including Cleveland, Dallas, Indianapolis, and Niagara Falls, will likely experience the worst of the expected traffic congestion. ATS Inc.
• [New] Winter cloud cover could disrupt the experience in Australia's largest city - and is very likely in the southern portion of New Zealand's South Island where the eclipse reaches a finale. The Independent
• [New] Boston, New York and Chicago are among the big cities that will see a sizeable chunk of the sun blotted out. The Independent
• [New] While London holds the title of Europe's top city for talent availability and lifestyle, the Dutch capital closely follows, leveraging a combination of talent availability, connectivity, business environment, and economic potential. I amsterdam
• [New] In food and beverage manufacturing industries, the unanticipated disruption has encumbered its lock on the global food supply chain and service sector as major cities shut down for several months in China and India. PubMed Central (PMC)
• By 2030, the world will have 41 megacities each with more than 10 million inhabitants (UN 2014), and by the year 2050, approximately 80% of the European population will be living in urban areas. SpringerLink
• While electricity from public DC fast chargers would be the most utilized in urban areas, in rural and suburban areas, Level 1 and Level 2 (L2) chargers in single family homes are expected to meet the majority of EV electricity needs. Energy.gov
• By 2050 the global urban population will double in size, putting ever-increasing pressure on city streets, housing markets, infrastructure, government services, and the environment. TNW | Ecosystems
• Human population growth in District Swat, Pakistan has seriously threatened the nearby forest ecosystems, and a future increase in human population will further accelerate anthropogenic activities like unsustanible tourism, fuel and timber wood collection and urbanization. bioRxiv
• Global waste is likely to increase by 70% from current levels to 3.4 billion tonnes per year by 2050, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth and consumption habits. UN News
• Kenya presents a strong potential for the growth of electric mobility, with a growing young and urban population, and a government's willingness to promote sustainable solutions. Logistafrica.com
• Israel is telling the world that the last battle of the Gaza war will take place in a sand-blown city on the Egyptian border. Washington Post

Last updated: 14 April 2024