Urban

Urban refers to areas characterized by high population density, built infrastructure and intensive human activities, typically associated with cities and towns. Urban environments include residential, commercial and industrial spaces as well as transportation networks and public services. Urban systems are studied in relation to development, environmental impacts, resource use and sustainability.

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Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believedScience

Urban birds show greater flexibility to habitat change than previously believed

A new study from the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a fresh perspective on urban bird populations, revealing that certain species may adapt more flexibly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreNovember 7, 2024 Full article
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Optimizing vertical farming by varying light, humidity, and other growing conditionsScience

Optimizing vertical farming by varying light, humidity, and other growing conditions

How can we provide healthy, vitamin-rich food to growing urban populations? One solution is to cultivate crops indoors, in stacked layers of growing platforms. Such…
SourceSourceOctober 12, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless populationScience

Extreme heat drastically increases mortality among the homeless population

A recent study conducted by the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has revealed that individuals experiencing homelessness are facing significantly higher mortality risks…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 11, 2024 Full article
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Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwavesScience

Cool tech for Hot cities: clothing that fights urban heatwaves

A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings,…
SourceSourceOctober 10, 2024 Full article
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Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patternsScience

Extreme heat is redefining daily life and travel patterns

A new study from researchers at Arizona State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat profoundly…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
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Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study findsScience

Rising urban temperatures to drastically increase energy demand by 2099, study finds

A new study warns that current global energy projections may be underestimating the future impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
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Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spacesClimate

Global South cities face higher heat risks due to lack of green spaces

A recent study reveals that cities in the Global South are significantly more vulnerable to extreme heat due to a shortage of cooling green spaces…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 2, 2024 Full article
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Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissionsClimateNews

Shifting dietary habits may reduce greenhouse gas emissions

By University of Birmingham Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change…
SourceSourceAugust 13, 2024 Full article
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Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience

Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates

A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
SourceSourceJuly 4, 2024 Full article
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Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversityScience

Rapid urbanization in Africa transforms local food systems and threatens biodiversity

By Bettina Greenwell, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA ) Urbanization in Africa is accelerating quickly, showing no signs of slowing down. An international…
SourceSourceMay 31, 2024 Full article
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Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050Climate

Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living five times more expensive by 2050

By Nina Raffio | University of Southern California The region’s sandy coastlines are vanishing at an alarming rate. It’s a warning sign for coastal communities worldwide,…
SourceSourceMay 22, 2024 Full article
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Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our citiesNews

Trees please me, but we also need biodiversity in our cities

By Sarah Bekessy, RMIT University in Melbourne Increasing the amount of nature in our cities can provide many benefits as long as it's done with biodiversity in…
SourceSourceMay 20, 2024 Full article
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Climate change could force Bangkok to move, official warnsClimateNews

Climate change could force Bangkok to move, official warns

By Sara HUSSEIN | AFP Bangkok, Thailand (UPDATED) - Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior…
SourceSourceMay 16, 2024 Full article