Even the world's greenest cities are at risk of massive climate disruption – but all cities can prepare if they focus on local self-sufficiency, adaptability and resilience.

Robert Muggah and Justin Kosslyn 08 Nov 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Asian cities are facing a threat you might not have thought about

Many of Asia's booming cities are failing to preserve their cultural heritage and risk losing traditional knowledge, crucial for inclusiveness and sustainability, say experts.

Rina Chandran · This is place 06 Nov 2019

Cities and Urbanization

5 things you may not know about Dubai

Young and tech-savvy, this wealthy city in the desert is growing at an exponential rate.

Katharine Rooney 04 Nov 2019

India

The dark side of Diwali, festival of lights

In Delhi today, the yearly Diwali celebrations are followed by the city's worst periods of hazardous smog - which brings with it a host of severe environmental, health and economic harms

TP Chopra 01 Nov 2019

As Dubai switches on its first 5G, what is all the fuss about?

Ultra-fast mobile internet will usher in a new era of connectedness.

Sean Fleming 31 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

These will be the most important cities by 2035

Cities of the future can be predicted using three key metrics: gross domestic product, population and GDP growth.

Iman Ghosh · Visual Capitalist 31 Oct 2019

United Kingdom

Heart attacks and strokes are more common on high pollution days, data shows

A new report looking at UK cities shows the very real impact air pollution can have.

Emma Charlton 31 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

How small cities are luring tech jobs away from metropolises

Better amenities, lower living and housing costs, and top-ranked universities are attracting tech companies and workers to smaller cities.

Timocin Pervane and Kaijia Gu 31 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

How should cities prepare for self-driving cars? Here's a roadmap

The age of self-driving cars is at hand, and it is going to revolutionise urban mobility. Cities need to be prepared for the impacts of this technology - here's a guide on how to proceed.

Tim Dawkins 30 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Why more cities should adopt green roofs

Vegetable gardens, urban greenery and flower gardens are a common sight in many of the world's cities today, with a wide range of health and ecological benefits.

Nick Davies · The Conversation 29 Oct 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Scientists now think air pollution is fuelling violent crime

Known for causing respiratory problems, air pollution may also cause people to commit more violent crimes, according to new research.

Douglas Broom 29 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

The surprising benefits of taking cars off our city streets

To build sustainable cities, we need to lessen our reliance on cars. One simple, practical and proven solution is make streets car-free temporarily - and it has some unexpected benefits, ...

Marcela Guerrero Casas 28 Oct 2019

Climate Change

This American city is on its way to becoming a haven for climate migrants

Minnesota town Duluth is among a group of cities that scientists predict will become top destinations for Americans abandoning parts of the country made inhospitable by climate change.

Sebastien Malo · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 28 Oct 2019

South Africa

How South African cities are using tech to fight crime

Cities across the world are increasingly turning to advanced forensic tool systems to tackle rising levels of crime - but is this only pushing crime into poorer areas?

Kim Harrisberg and Anastasia Moloney · This is place 28 Oct 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Cities around the world are looking to get quieter and more peaceful

From lowering city speed limits to classes on mindfulness, urban areas all over the world are seeking ways to reduce noise pollution, in an aim to improve health and wellbeing.

Adela Suliman, Carey L. Biron, and Thomson Reuters Foundation · Thomson Reuters Foundation trust.org 25 Oct 2019

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