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The Rise And Significance Of Urban Agriculture
The term ‘agriculture’ might evoke thoughts of a rural landscape. You might think of rolling fields and farmland.…
How The Global Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reshaping Modern City Work Culture
There has been a growing trend in for many years, a call to the better nature of managers…
What To Watch Out On Ontario Culture Days 2019
Ontario Culture Days is happening this coming September 27-29. This year’s edition is a big one — it’s the…
The Infantilization Of Western Culture
If you regularly watch TV, you’ve probably seen a cartoon bear pitching you toilet paper, a gecko with…
Investing In Corporate Culture Is Fine, But What About Corporate Environment?
We hear a lot about corporate culture. It can mean anything. For some businesses, corporate culture is an…
Redefining Agriculture With IoT-Based Monitoring
Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of objects which can directly exchange data with one another without…
The Secret Ingredient Of Resilient Cities: Culture
Investing in cultural cohesion and preservation can help rebuild cities devastated by war or natural disasters, says a…
Can We Fix It? The Repair Cafes Waging War On Throwaway Culture
When fixing items is actively discouraged by manufacturers, recycling becomes a political act, say Repair Cafe volunteers. A vacuum…
How Knowledge About Different Cultures Is Shaking The Foundations Of Psychology
The academic discipline of psychology was developed largely in North America and Europe. Some would argue it’s been remarkably successful…
What Americans Can Learn From Other Food Cultures
Food feeds the soul. To the extent that we all eat food, and we all have souls, food…
Why Culture Should Drive City Planning
In my view, while infrastructure and services are necessary for environmental health, it is culture that provides identity,…
Denmark Capitalizes On Culture To Stop Food Waste
Nobody fights food waste like the Danes. Over a recent five-year period, Denmark slashed its discarded food by…
How Bartering Unites Our Culture & Cities, Then & Now
If you thought barter system was passé, you’re probably mistaken. Because, it’s been here for quite a long…
Why Do We Keep Ignoring How Important Culture Drives Our Cities, Not Just Technology
How can you build a bridge without considering the impact on the communities it connects? There is a…
Microsoft + Urban Agriculture = An Amazing Harmony
There’s a quiet, green revolution growing in the middle of Microsoft’s Café 34. Under plasma lights, lettuce thrives…
The Sounds Of The City Reflects Its Culture And Integrity. What’s Yours?
Researchers at MIT are asking people to record the sounds of their streets, which can reveal the social…
8 Surprising Discoveries In Amsterdam Cycling Culture
Amsterdam is a city where 48% of all trips made in the city centre are made by bicycle.…
Why Friends & Communities Are Key To Bike Culture In Brazil
Nossa Cidade explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on…
Why Sustainable Cities Are Centres Of Culture And Purpose
Cities have long been centers of innovation and economic might, and the information economy has coincided with a…
What Government Can Learn From The Culture Of Apple
It’s not about simply delivering services more efficiently. It’s about passion, surprise and invisible opportunities. Apple has been…
Evolving Cities And Culture
Innovation is critical to economic growth, progress, and the fate of the planet. Although innovation may seem to…
City Agriculture, China’s Urban Farms and Gardens
For centuries, the Chinese have referred to the fertile region around Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province in southwestern…
8 Important HR Basics For Every Small Business Owner
Human resources management is a critical component in the operations of any business. No matter how good your…
Understanding The Benefits Of Going Solar
As humans develop radical new technologies, we are changing the face of the earth, the chemical make-up of…
A New Source Of Sustainable Food
Rameshwaram is located in the State of Tamil Nadu in India. It is also known as Pamban Island,…
Facts About Climate Change You Need To Be Aware Of
The climate is changing, and how knowledgeable are you about it? We see the global temperature rise, warming…
This Is How We Prevent Future Pandemics, Say 22 Leading Scientists
Here’s the good news: we can prevent future pandemics. But only if we take steps to protect the…
Essential Items That Your Home Bar Might Be Missing
It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you should have a…
How The Modern World Was Shaped By Epidemics 500 Years Ago
The coronavirus pandemic has been compared with many previous contagions, including the great plague and the 1918 Spanish…
U.S. Cities And States With The Best Economies
The U.S., as is the case with the rest of the world, is in a challenging situation right…
How Do Travel Bloggers Get Paid?
Many people wonder what their dream job truly is. Traveling the world and being paid for it sounds…
How To Start A Zero Waste Lifestyle (And Stick To It)
The way that we live our lives in the 21st century has changed immeasurably and is barely recognisable…
How Infrastructure Has Helped Societies Grow Furiously?
If we look over some previous years of the global economy, Asia’s marketplace has developed furiously and the…
Don’t Cancel Halloween: Some ‘Spooky’ Tips On How To Stay COVID-Safe This All Hallows’ Eve
With much of the world in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, there is some talk of cancelling…
What is CRISPR, the gene editing technology that won the Chemistry Nobel prize?
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences yesterday awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Emmanuelle Charpentier and…
Why You Must Learn The Laws Of The State You Are Visiting
When visiting a new state, you need to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations specific to that state.…
Personal Safety Tips If You Live In A Big City
Risks are part of our daily lives, and it’s inevitable that throughout our day-to-day experiences, we’re exposed to…
2020 Was Supposed To Be The ‘Super Year For Nature.’ What Now?
A pandemic has slowed the pace of life. It has not, however, slowed climate breakdown. Before COVID-19 appeared…
How To Teach Roman History To Children Through Experiences
Roman culture is one that is very rich and full of interesting stories from ancient history. Although Roman…
7 Expert Perspectives On What COVID-19 Means For The Planet
Experts agree that the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for years, even after the…
5 Tips For Setting Up Your New Tech Business
If you’ve got a great idea for a new business in the tech industry but are wondering what…
How Urban Farming Tech Is Shaping The Future Of Food
As agriculture goes urban, it brings along technologies which may alter the future of food. Urban farming is…
History Tells Us Trying To Stop Diseases Like COVID-19 At The Border Is A Failed Strategy
To explain why the coronavirus pandemic is much worse in the U.S. than anywhere else in the world,…
Industries That Heavily Rely On GPS And Routing Software
For most average consumers, GPS is useful for navigating your car, geo-tagging yourself on social media, or playing…
Becoming A Small Business Owner: A Simple Get Started Guide
More than 620,000 businesses are launched every year. That’s despite the odds of survival being against each and every new…
Styles, Methods And Types Of Captioning
When you look at the 1950s, you’ll soon see that it was only open captioning which was available.…
Social Issues: What A Student Should Know To Make Difference
Students are a special group of people who are able to normally live while everything around seems to…
What To Look For When Hiring An SEO Specialist
Did you know that about 90% of people who use Google search engine will only visit the very…
The Biggest Ammonium Nitrate Explosions Since 2000
A massive explosion involving ammonium nitrate rocked the city of Beirut, sending shock waves through the media. This recent…
Why Sustainable Food Systems Are Needed In A Post-COVID World
Food systems are essential to economic activity because they provide the energy that we need to live and…