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Global study shows uneven urbanization among large cities in the last two decades

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New Delhi in India, Cairo in Egypt, Lagos in Nigeria). Due to the rapid economic growth in the study period, China invested a large amount of resources into infrastructure construction for advancing the urban living environment. New York in US, Tokyo in Japan). 340 cities (40.4%) from upper-middle-income countries (e.g.

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Video Friday: Beyond the Limit

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Current robotic systems focus on avoiding unexpected contact, often relying on strategically placed environment sensors. She worked as a Research Engineer at Inria, Lille nord Europe, Research Scholar at Tartu Institute of Technology and a lecturer with the Mechatronics and Industrial Robotics Programme at Minia University, Egypt.

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China’s new energy buses are re-exported to Europe

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This model adopts an all-aisle low-floor design, with a maximum passenger capacity of 90 people, and a comprehensive range of 400 kilometers after a single charge. The delivery covers a number of new models of BYD, including a 15-meter pure electric bus that will operate as an intercity bus.

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UN: world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and could peak at nearly 11 billion around 2100

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The resulting changes in the size, composition and distribution of the world’s population have important consequences for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the globally agreed targets for improving economic prosperity and social well-being while protecting the environment.

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MIT study cautions smaller nations on rushing to develop their natural gas resources; Cyprus as model

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The Levant Basin contains the activity closer to Cyprus, while the gas production offshore Egypt is a part of the Nile Delta Basin. The “Aphrodite Field” is located 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) below sea level with initial estimates of recoverable volumes in the 5–8 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) range. Click to enlarge. Background.

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