In a decisive move to reshape the landscape of New Zealand’s electricity sector, the Electricity Authority (EA) has rolled out a series of ambitious proposals aimed at dismantling the stronghold of major generator-retailers, commonly known as "gentailers," including Mercury, Genesis, Contact, and
Across Pennsylvania, a quiet but pressing crisis looms over the state’s water utilities, where hundreds of fragmented systems—ranging from tiny municipal operations to sprawling private entities—struggle to deliver safe, reliable water to communities. Aging infrastructure, mounting regulatory
Setting the Stage for a Carbon-Conscious Trade Landscape Imagine a world where the carbon footprint of every imported product directly impacts its market competitiveness in one of the largest economic blocs. The European Union has turned this vision into reality with its Carbon Border Adjustment
In a region where water security is becoming an increasingly pressing concern, the South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) near Abingdon in Oxfordshire has emerged as a critical yet contentious project. Spearheaded by Thames Water, this ambitious reservoir, designed to serve around 15 million
In the heart of the Pacific, the Solomon Islands faces an escalating environmental crisis as mountains of waste accumulate daily, threatening public health, marine ecosystems, and the very livelihoods of its people, while urban centers like Honiara generate staggering amounts of refuse, making the
In an era where digital infrastructure is expanding at an unprecedented pace, the demand for resources to support data centers has become a pressing global concern, particularly in regions experiencing rapid technological growth like Johor, a state in southern Malaysia. Johor stands at the
