For several years in a row, Finland has topped the prestigious World Happiness Report, bringing a lot of attention to the modest Nordic country of 5.5 million people. What's the recipe for a content and healthy city in a ...
Social Sciences
Mar 16, 2022
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Samuel Challeat was riding his bike in the city of Toulouse in the hours before France's strict COVID-19 lockdown took hold when the thought came to him.
Ecology
Jul 3, 2020
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Big cities beset with gridlocked traffic, major regions producing coal, pockets of heavy industry encased by mountains—Europe's air pollution hotspots are clearly visible from space on most sunny weekdays.
Environment
Mar 31, 2019
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Being pro-environment was a winning strategy for this country's mayors.
Environment
Nov 9, 2018
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City residents are not benefitting from a clear strategy for developing cities that are 'smart' according to a new RICS Research Trust report by University of Reading academics.
Energy & Green Tech
May 5, 2017
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The city of Warsaw mas made public transportation free for a day due to heightened air pollution, a step meant to encourage residents to leave their cars at home.
Environment
Dec 15, 2016
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An electric car that proponents hope will replace horse-drawn carriages in New York City has been revealed.
Energy & Green Tech
Apr 17, 2014
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A group of graduate students in urban planning at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs has created the first comprehensive picture of urban agriculture in Los Angeles County.
Environment
Aug 16, 2013
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The Philippines financial capital banned disposable plastic shopping bags and styrofoam food containers on Thursday, as part of escalating efforts across the nation's capital to curb rubbish that exacerbates deadly flooding.
Environment
Jun 20, 2013
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