https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Humans have a long history of living on water. Our water homes span the fishing villages in Southeast Asia, Peru and Bolivia to modern floating homes in Vancouver and Amsterdam. As our cities grapple with overcrowding and undesirable living situations, the ocean remains a potential frontier for sophisticated water-based communities. https://phys.org/news/2019-06-cities-future-washed-up-idea.html Environment Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:30:06 EDT news478772787 Hi-tech, cheap—and quiet. The Ivorian resort of Jacqueville just outside Abidjan is betting on solar-powered three-wheelers as it looks to replace traditional but noisy and dirty bush taxis. https://phys.org/news/2018-09-ivory-coast-solar-vehicles-bush.html Energy & Green Tech Sun, 23 Sep 2018 10:56:08 EDT news456918958 At a construction site in northern China, a billboard boasts of a "liveable city" where residents can drink tap water, travel on clean energy public transport and enjoy acres of parkland. https://phys.org/news/2010-10-china-eco-city-alternative.html Energy & Green Tech Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:51:37 EDT news205253463 (PhysOrg.com) -- A new eco-city being built in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Masdar City, will be the world’s first clean technology city, relying entirely on renewable energy sources, and being free of cars, skyscrapers and waste. https://phys.org/news/2010-03-carbon-city-built-abu-dhabi.html Energy & Green Tech Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:18:28 EDT news189152282