CITIES
Green concrete: sustainable construction?
Jul 21, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
As the planet urbanises, attention is turning towards the most basic of building materials – concrete – to ensure the imminent construction boom is as sustainable as possible
Cruise control: pollution on the Thames
Jul 03, 2018
Written by
Laura Cole
A rising number of cruise ships and their ‘overlooked’ diesel emissions are dropping anchor along the Thames, angering London residents in the process
Deadly particles: The worldwide problem of air pollution
May 04, 2018
Written by
Katie Burton
New data from the World Health Organization reveals that nine out of ten people worldwide are breathing polluted air
Is the Hyperloop bound for India?
Mar 23, 2018
Written by
Chris Fitch
Public transport in India could be on the verge of being revolutionised by the construction of a ‘hyperloop’ between major cities
Science and politics find uneasy mix at IPCC
Mar 08, 2018
Written by
Matt Maynard
IPCC Cities and Climate Change Conference: Alberta host dresses non-renewable foundations with green decorations
Drought forces Cape Town to the brink of ‘Day Zero’
Jan 19, 2018
Written by
James Field
Cape Town is edging closer to ‘Day Zero’, the long-feared time when the city will run out of fresh water, and the taps are turned off
Building blocks: pedestrianising Barcelona
Dec 28, 2017
Written by
Jules Stewart
Despite protests, an experimental pedestrianisation system is proving to be a hit in Barcelona’s traffic-swamped streets. With pollution levels down and residential use up, it looks set to catch on elsewhere in Spain
City Heat: preparing for urban heat waves
Oct 31, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
Deadly heat waves could become more frequent in cities thanks to a combination of urbanisation and climate change
Recycled Air: cycling cities clean
Oct 04, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
Beijing looks set to welcome to its streets an innovative method of combating air pollution
London National Park City Foundation launched
Oct 03, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
The next step towards declaring London a National Park City is underway
Iceland Invaders: Coping with the numbers
Aug 05, 2017
Written by
Laura Cole
An increase in visitors is putting severe strain on Iceland’s ability to cope
Air pollution: facing the music
Aug 03, 2017
Written by
Matt Maynard
Air pollution campaigners hold a disco roadblock, but can it make a difference to public opinion?
The Air That We Breathe
Jul 28, 2017
Written by
Anthony Lambert
Cities the world over are struggling to improve air quality as scandals surrounding diesel car emissions come to light and the huge health costs of pollutants are better understood. Anthony Lambert reports
Link between air pollution and diabetes grows stronger
Jul 13, 2017
Written by
Ella Taibel
Far from being separate threats, scientists have found links between air pollutants and a rise in type-2 diabetes
The future of shopping
Jun 23, 2017
Written by
Ella Taibel
The next stage in autonomous vehicles is hoping to transform the way we shop
Fixing South Africa’s highway to nowhere
May 04, 2017
Written by
Tess McKain
Cape Town’s Foreshore Freeway Bridge has been left unfinished for over 40 years. Now, competing plans are underway to make use of this iconic piece of infrastructure
The Long Haul: are the world’s cities getting closer?
Mar 28, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
The new ‘world’s longest flight’ now spans a distance of more than 9,000 miles, from Doha to Auckland. But is there any limit to aviation’s global connectivity?
Air failure: long-running Mexico City scheme fails to reduce pollution
Feb 09, 2017
Written by
Chris Fitch
They have been in place for nearly a decade, but Mexico City’s Saturday driving restrictions have had negligible impacts on solving the megacity’s air pollution crisis
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