Sensors, data, and virtual models are transforming the way underground infrastructure is conceived and managed. Digital twins facilitate anticipating risks, optimizing decisions, and improving security in environments where the margin of error is minimal. An invisible...
At times, the immediacy of the news cycle and the urgency to convey the latest in what’s happening around the world can provoke a whirlwind of disjointed data and opinions. We feel it’s opportune to pause, take a step back and analyze a series of events that generated...
As an alternative to lithium batteries, flow batteries, or redox flow batteries, are cleaner, safer, and much more durable, although they’re currently more expensive and less efficient, as they require greater space to store the same amount of energy. Spain leads...
The so-called e-fuels, currently in development, could represent a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. However, large amounts of this gas are required for their production, in addition to water. The journey towards more sustainable energy sources is long and has...
Quito, a city of altitude, ravines, and history, extends 2,850 meters above sea level, in the heart of the Andes mountain range. Surrounded by volcanoes and hills, the Ecuadorian capital is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a melting pot of heritage, aspirations, and also...
Paris is a historical example of how urban planning and public investment can largely determine the well-being of citizens. However, despite being one of the major European capitals, it’s not exempt from climate risks, social risks, and economic risks. Throughout its...
Sensors, data, and virtual models are transforming the way underground infrastructure is conceived and managed. Digital twins facilitate anticipating risks, optimizing decisions, and improving security in environments where the margin of error is minimal. An invisible...
At times, the immediacy of the news cycle and the urgency to convey the latest in what’s happening around the world can provoke a whirlwind of disjointed data and opinions. We feel it’s opportune to pause, take a step back and analyze a series of events that generated...
Mapfre Global Risks recently held its popular firefighting competition in Latin America for the first time, in Chile, with the 10 participating fire brigades meeting at the National Firefighter Academy, where four tough tests were conducted that culminated in three...