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www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Environmental Changes Are Fueling Human, Animal and Plant Diseases, Study Finds

Human-driven changes to the planet are increasing the danger of infectious diseases globally. Urbanization surprisingly decreases infectious disease risk. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Biodiversity loss is biggest driver of infectious disease outbreaks, says study

Biodiversity loss is a significant driver of infectious disease outbreaks, while urbanization decreases disease risk. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
3 days ago
OMG science

Development and climate change continue to threaten Balcones Canyonlands creatures - Austin Monitor

Conservation efforts are crucial to protect endangered species amidst rapid urbanization and habitat loss. [ more ]
Time Out London
1 week ago
London

Revealed: London's most in-demand renting locations right now

London's up-and-coming rental hotspots are shifting away from central areas due to unaffordability. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

April 16: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

The movement towards city suburbs in the 1800s was seen as a natural solution to population congestion issues in urban areas. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France news

On French Riviera hillsides, the once-dominant Menton lemon gets squeezed by development

Menton lemon, a prized variety, is not widely grown due to scarcity and high demand.
Historical decline in lemon production in Menton due to competition, urbanization, and climate change. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Public health

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare

Dengue cases in the Western Hemisphere are at record levels, surpassing previous years.
Rising temperatures, rapid urbanization, and climate change are contributing to the spread of dengue. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Public health

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare

Dengue cases in the Western Hemisphere are at record levels, surpassing previous years.
Rising temperatures, rapid urbanization, and climate change are contributing to the spread of dengue. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Millions infected with dengue this year in new record as hotter temperatures cause virus to flare

Dengue cases in the Western Hemisphere are at record levels, surpassing previous years.
Rising temperatures, rapid urbanization, and climate change are contributing to the spread of dengue. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago
Boston

More Thoughts On Boston's Population Loss Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

San Francisco leads the way in people exiting major cities, followed by Boston. However, the trend in Boston is showing a decrease in numbers.
The data from the US Census Bureau shows that although Boston lost population, Massachusetts as a whole gained population, indicating a possible redistribution of people within the state. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago
Boston

More Thoughts On Boston's Population Loss Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

San Francisco leads the way in people exiting major cities, followed by Boston. However, the trend in Boston is showing a decrease in numbers.
The data from the US Census Bureau shows that although Boston lost population, Massachusetts as a whole gained population, indicating a possible redistribution of people within the state. [ more ]
Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
5 months ago
Boston food

More Thoughts On Boston's Population Loss Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

San Francisco leads the way in people exiting major cities, followed by Boston. However, the trend in Boston is showing a decrease in numbers.
The data from the US Census Bureau shows that although Boston lost population, Massachusetts as a whole gained population, indicating a possible redistribution of people within the state. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Design

How One City Tried to Solve Gridlock for Us All

Cities around the world are struggling with overcrowded transportation systems as rapid urbanization leads to increased traffic congestion.
Gridlock has far-reaching effects on employment, mental health, and access to services, highlighting the need for efficient and sustainable transportation solutions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

Big city mosquitoes are a big problem and now a big target

Construction sites are providing nurseries for malaria-carrying mosquitoes, posing a threat to urban areas in Africa.
Increased construction activity is giving mosquitoes like Anopheles stephensi a foothold to survive year-round. [ more ]
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The New York Review of Books
5 months ago
Books

Strangers in the City | Julia Kornberg

In the short story 'Casa Tomada', two siblings in Buenos Aires are slowly forced out of their family home by mysterious noises.
The story explores the tension between the city's elites and the working class during a time of urbanization and social change.
The story serves as a possible inspiration for Samanta Schweblin's collection of short stories set in class-segregated Buenos Aires. [ more ]
The New York Review of Books
5 months ago
Books

Strangers in the City | Julia Kornberg

In the short story 'Casa Tomada', two siblings in Buenos Aires are slowly forced out of their family home by mysterious noises.
The story explores the tension between the city's elites and the working class during a time of urbanization and social change.
The story serves as a possible inspiration for Samanta Schweblin's collection of short stories set in class-segregated Buenos Aires. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
38 years ago
LA real estate

Plans for 9 High-Rises in Warner Center Told

Long-range development plans for a 45-story tower and other high-rises in Warner Center were unveiled.
Residents and leaders are concerned about potential traffic problems and are demanding guarantees from Blue Cross. [ more ]
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