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12 hours ago

U.S. Cities Leading The Green Building Revolution

Smaller U.S. cities lead per-capita LEED certifications due to municipal mandates, green-design firms, incentives, and university programs, concentrated in the South and West.
Public health
fromNature
4 days ago

David Nabarro obituary: global-health leader who fought malnutrition, malaria, Ebola and COVID-19

David Nabarro led global health responses—malnutrition, malaria, Ebola, COVID-19—advocated nutrition and sustainable development, and built partnerships at DFID, WHO and the UN.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Where camels die of thirst: Morocco's oasis emergency in pictures

Oases are vital ecosystems that balance water, soil quality, and date palms, serving as ecological bulwarks against desertification and refuges for biodiversity.
Agriculture
#urban-planning
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Double Villa Bukovac / njiric+ arhitekti

The project proposes a reimagined urban residential model that prioritizes lower density and communal living over conventional norms.
#plastic-pollution
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Lawrence Todd Maxwell: Building Trust, Not Just Property

Lakeland was everything, really. It's where I learned to slow down and observe. I wasn't raised in a high-pressure, high-speed place. That gave me time to think.
Real estate
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's Pocket Parks: Hercules Road, SE1

The pocket park is a long row of Sustainable Drainage Systems and green spaces added to the road, creating a narrower road with a nicer pavement.
Renovation
Public health
fromAustin Monitor
3 weeks ago

City, parks boards weigh funding options to stem expected shortfalls - Austin Monitor

City considering new user fees and expanded partnerships to close funding gap in parks system.
Fundraising
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

MrBeast leads online creators in $40 million fundraiser to build better quality water projects worldwdie

Online creators, led by MrBeast, are raising $40 million for global water quality projects through #TeamWater.
fromwww.archdaily.com
3 weeks ago

Guangzhou Yunxi Botanical Garden / AECOM + Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT + Guangzhou Landscape Architectural Design & Research Institute

Yunxi Botanical Garden represents a cornerstone initiative for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Guangzhou, emphasizing integration within the city’s urban-park framework.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

From Abu Dhabi to Oklahoma City: Architecture Now and New Announcements by Heatherwick Studio, MANICA, Kengo Kuma, and More

In Abu Dhabi, Aldar's masterplan for Fahid Island focuses on creating a wellness-centered waterfront destination that integrates health and nature for public engagement.
Renovation
fromInside Climate News
1 month ago

A South Bronx Park is a Hive of Activity-for Bees and for New Yorkers Training for Green Jobs - Inside Climate News

"We're not just doing good for the environment. We're creating paid work and valuable job experience," said Renee Ruhl, Intervine program director. "This is really a social enterprise, because..."
Renovation
#energy-justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Environment

By and for the people': Brooklyn launches city's first community-led solar project in Sunset Park | amNewYork

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

'By and for the people': Brooklyn launches city's first community-led solar project in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Environment

By and for the people': Brooklyn launches city's first community-led solar project in Sunset Park | amNewYork

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

'By and for the people': Brooklyn launches city's first community-led solar project in Sunset Park * Brooklyn Paper

fromDaily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
1 month ago

Farm Africa Outlines Model for Boosting Farmer Incomes While Curbing Deforestation

Coffee grown in agroforestry systems provides significant environmental and economic advantages over and above that grown on deforested land.
#climate-change
fromState of the Planet
4 months ago
Boston food

Mangroves, Tigers and Shopping

The group is studying climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in the Ganges-Brahmaputra Delta.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Poof! There Goes America's Competitive Advantage in a Warming World

America's fight against climate change is faltering under President Trump's rollback of environmental policies.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
4 months ago

Why Climate Finance Is Key

2024 is predicted to be the hottest year on record, highlighting urgent climate action needs.
A new Master's program will equip professionals with skills in climate finance.
Around $30 trillion in global savings can help address climate change effectively.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Poof! There Goes America's Competitive Advantage in a Warming World

America's fight against climate change is faltering under President Trump's rollback of environmental policies.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A hidden delight on Turkey's Turquoise Coast: my cabin stay amid olive trees and mountains

Canozu transformed a remote village in Turkey into a tourism hub with a restaurant and cabins, embracing change while honoring the area's heritage.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The World's Largest Cities in 2025 by Population

World Population Day promotes awareness of population issues and the critical role of urbanization, especially for the youth in rapidly growing cities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

With the world in crisis, many say end globalisation. I say that would be a mistake | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

The cracks in the international order have been visible since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and intervention in Libya, culminating in the current war in Ukraine.
World news
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Mission Valley on a Mission: From TOD Zero to Hero - Streetsblog California

San Diego's Mission Valley is developing unprecedented transit-oriented projects that aim to enhance urban living and public transit connectivity.
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Sustainable Development Program Awards 2025 Departmental Honors

Four students honored for outstanding achievement in Sustainable Development with 3.7 GPA and thesis performance.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Tesla's Ambitious Oasis Charging Station Opens Its Doors

Tesla's Oasis in Lost Hills features 84 charging stalls powered by solar energy and will eventually include 168 stalls and a lounge for driver comfort.
Cars
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

The European AHI Award 2025 Celebrates Six Public Heritage Interventions Across Europe

AHI Awards celebrate architectural heritage interventions with social, environmental, and economic benefits.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

France, Spain, and 6 other countries pledge to tax premium fliers

Premium fliers will be taxed to raise funds for climate action, with a focus on carbon emissions from aviation.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Technology's true test - serving people, society, economy, and the planet | Computer Weekly

Technology's true value lies in who it serves and how it makes life better.
Environment
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That's Why We Must Save It

The ocean's health is crucial for global economy and human survival, necessitating urgent conservation efforts.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

New MIT tech turns desert air into safe drinking water

MIT has developed a device that can create drinkable water from air, even in arid climates.
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Recognizing Excellence: Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership

Two seniors received the Gaffin Award for their outstanding contributions and leadership in sustainable development at Columbia University.
US news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

10 Steps Needed for Ocean Action Now

The success of ocean protection relies on actionable steps and broad participation, particularly from the private sector.
#renewable-energy
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Rosatom and CNNC to spearhead Kazakhstan's nuclear return

Kazakhstan is reintroducing nuclear energy to reduce coal dependency and meet future power demands.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Oxford Said alumni win 700k UKRI backing to power Nigeria with clean, off-grid energy

Oxford alumni received £700,000 funding for clean energy in Nigeria, aiming to replace diesel generators with sustainable solutions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Win-win': new maps reveal best opportunities for global reforestation

New maps identify 195 million hectares of potential reforestation areas that can significantly reduce CO2 emissions without harming communities or wildlife.
fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

New species of creatures and plants found in Olympic Park

The latest discoveries were made during a Bioblitz biological survey by volunteers and experts, showcasing impressive biodiversity growth since the 2012 London Olympics.
London politics
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Sui County Hemei Center / UP Architecture

The Sui County Hemei Center project revitalizes rural areas through resource regeneration and tourism development. It transforms unused buildings into community-enhancing facilities.
OMG science
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

An Ocean-Mapping Expert Predicts a "Huge Influx of Data" Will Soon Reveal Hidden Parts of Our Planet

Ocean science relies on international collaboration for effective research and mapping.
Seabed 2030 aims to complete mapping of the ocean floor by 2030.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The U.S. touts its digital dominance-but it lags behind many other countries

The U.S. digital economy is robust but falls short of advanced global standards set by smaller nations.
London politics
fromresund Startups
2 months ago

Copenhagen Grows and Explores Eight New Metro Lines - Including a Metro to Malmo

Copenhagen plans to investigate eight new metro lines, including an Øresund Metro to Malmö, enhancing public transport options.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

What solar? What wind? Texas data centers build their own gas power plants

The frantic race to boot up energy-hungry data centers has led many developers to plan their own gas-fired power plants rather than wait for connection to the state's public grid.
Artificial intelligence
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Geopolitical Tensions are Shaping the Future of our Oceans

The U.N. Ocean Conference emphasizes the urgent need to protect ocean ecosystems amid rising geopolitical tensions hindering cooperative efforts.
#architecture
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online Community Development

Nigerian Architect Blossom Eromosele Designs Refugee Shelter Inspired by Traditional African Huts

Berlin music
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Die Macherei Building Ensemble / Sauerbruch Hutton

The master plan in Berlin Kreuzberg integrates diverse architectural styles, creating connections between neighborhoods and enhancing public space.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Three Spatial Designs in the Huangyan Grottoes / Atelier Moo

The renovation utilizes modular furniture to transform scenic areas while minimizing disruption to the original environment.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Online Community Development

Nigerian Architect Blossom Eromosele Designs Refugee Shelter Inspired by Traditional African Huts

fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Istres deploys private 5G network to bolster smart city safety | Computer Weekly

Istres is implementing a private 5G network to enhance urban connectivity and promote AI integration for sustainable urban services.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Vietnam scraps two-child policy to combat falling birthrate

Vietnam has scrapped its two-child policy to address declining birthrates and an aging population.
The birthrate in Vietnam has fallen to a record low, raising concerns about future economic sustainability.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

As Trump boosts fossil fuels, Cleveland's mayor is making climate action personal. It's working

Justin Bibb aims to enhance Cleveland's urban green spaces and reduce dependency on cars, influencing climate action at a city level.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago

Beyond Grant Capital: What the Buen Vivir Fund Experience Teaches Us - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Thousand Currents ended the Buen Vivir Fund after five years of impactful investment work based on the principle of 'buen vivir'.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

"You Don't Rebuild Gaza by Bringing More Injustice Into This World"

Sarah Milgrim dedicated her life to improving the world through Jewish activism and sustainable development.
Agriculture
fromNature
3 months ago

I apply my aquatic-science training to empower Tanzania's seaweed farmers

Empowering coastal women through sustainable seaweed farming enhances their income and creates value-added products.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Set Houses with One Pillar / Buero Wagner

The project replaces a deteriorating building with two new homes, promoting urban densification and enhancing community interaction.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

A neglected area of Staten Island will get a fresh batch of new eco-friendly housing

Staten Island's North Shore will feature NYC's largest mass timber residential development, focusing on sustainable construction and affordable housing.
Environment
fromNature
3 months ago

Exploring pathways for world development within planetary boundaries - Nature

The need to operate within planetary boundaries is crucial for sustainable development.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Crystal Palace Park upgrade to start this month

The upcoming £22m upgrade to Crystal Palace Park will enhance its historical features, including the restoration of its Grade I dinosaurs and the construction of a new visitor centre.
Renovation
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

New 180m 5-star resort in Co Wexford aims to be a 'flagship destination for luxury tourism market'

The integrated resort is designed to encourage longer-term stays and provide year-round economic benefits to the local community.
Renovation
#high-speed-rail
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Morocco Just Announced a New High-Speed Rail Project to Connect Tangier and Marrakech in Under 3 Hours

Morocco's new high-speed rail line aims to enhance connectivity and promote sustainable tourism across major cities.
fromCN Traveller
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Here's how Morocco's new high-speed railway project is opening up the way for sun-soaked twin city breaks

Morocco is extending its high-speed rail service to enhance eco-friendly transportation and promote tourism.
fromState of the Planet
4 months ago

Global Perspectives: Exploring Sustainable Development in Rwanda and Bangladesh

The course was a needed shift from the global scale of climate change and sustainability to a smaller, more influenceable setting.
Online Community Development
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Philadelphia's Navy Yard Development Wins Sustainability Certification

The Navy Yard in Philadelphia is being transformed into a sustainable development hub, representing a shift towards environmental responsibility and innovation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Three schools in Lewisham selected to receive funding to install solar panels

This funding, secured by the council, will be used to install solar panels at the schools. This is expected to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.
London politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Hydrogen gains more traction as the energy industry's next big opportunity - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hydrogen is rapidly gaining traction as the energy industry's game-changing carrier, offering a cleaner, more adaptable alternative to traditional fuels.
Alternative transportation
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Living Seawall Pilot Shows Early Success in Boosting Bay Biodiversity

The Living Seawall Pilot enhances San Francisco's seawalls to support marine life and combat sea level rise.
European startups
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'The knee-jerk reaction of 2010 is the wrong answer' - Construction chief Anthony McCarthy on playing the long game on Trump's tariffs

Trump's tariffs will have long-term implications for project management and economic planning.
Anthony McCarthy's choice of building site demonstrates a commitment to utilizing existing infrastructure.
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