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Strategies for making electric vehicles a sustainable solution include a phased implementation starting with e-buses in Dushanbe and climate finance.
Idling of motor vehicles during wintertime generates greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, but engine block heaters can lessen the negative impact on the environment.
Studies show that migrant high-skilled professionals can help increase trade, capital flows, and knowledge and technology transfers whether or not they return to their home countries.
Policy responses to population aging should promote economic growth, higher productivity, and higher income for workers.
Banks need to update their business models as competition from fintechs disrupts the supply chain finance market.
Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
Using batteries to store energy can help improve the efficiency and flexibility of power systems that are integrating new and renewable energy sources into the grid.
This working paper recommends structuring electric vehicle policies around three principles: focus, optimization, and incentives.
Population aging threatens fiscal sustainability unless government takes steps to reduce elderly poverty and manage public spending on pensions and healthcare.
Digital technology can improve data collection and analytics to support proactive decisions and increase the efficiency of water utilities.