Sustainable Development

You've heard of smart cities but a ‘smart countryside’ could harness technology for greener ends

Solar panels are seen in a farm near the Sicilian town of Castelbuono, southern Italy, September 28, 2009. Italian renewable energy company TerniEnergia is set to exceed its 2009 target for new solar installations and may review 2010 and 2011 goals aiming to expand on the rapidly growing market, its chairman told Reuters. REUTERS/Giuseppe Piazza (ITALY ENERGY BUSINESS)

Technology can help national parks reduce their carbon footprint whilst also providing a better visitor experience. Image: REUTERS/Giuseppe Piazza

Nick Davies
Research Fellow , University of Salford
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