Long seen as a high-cost, energy-intensive process, desalination mega-projects are seeking to tap renewable resources to limit the cost and environmental concerns of this crucial technology.
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Economic Update | Which markets are pioneering lower-carbon desalination technologies?
30 Sep 2022
Economic Update | Emerging markets lead uptake of cryptocurrency despite bear market
27 Sep 2022
Despite global financial headwinds and significant declines in the value of cryptocurrencies this year, emerging markets are adopting the technology at a rapid pace.
Economic Update | The emerging technologies that could herald a greener future for global shipping
21 Sep 2022
With fossil fuels still powering roughly 99% of global shipping, the sector is seeking to reduce emissions through cleaner fuel sources – including methanol, ammonia and wind – that could soon see...
Economic Update | Storage technology could elevate hydropower’s role in the global energy transition
1 Sep 2022
As the world strives to meet net-zero emissions goals amid geopolitical and supply chain disruptions that threaten energy imports, emerging markets are turning to hydropower investment and storage to...
Economic Update | Exploring mobility solutions in emerging markets
25 Aug 2022
As the world looks to reduce carbon emissions and improve the ease and cost of urban transport, countries are exploring new forms of mobility services, ranging from ride-hailing and bike-sharing apps...
Economic Update | What would BRICS expansion mean for emerging markets?
17 Aug 2022
As emerging markets recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and face financial headwinds due to interest rate hikes in the US, the BRICS group – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – is looking...
