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Climate Change: We Can Reclaim Cities From The Car Without Inconveniencing People
Since the 1920s, the car has revolutionised the way people travel; eliminating the constraints of distance while offering…
2019-07-25
Digital Earth: The Paradigm Now Shaping Our World’s Data Cities
Today’s smart cities rely on networks: squillions of semiconductor devices that constantly pulse electromagnetic waves (light and radio…
2019-07-25
Why Central Banks Need To Take Human Rights More Seriously
Many central banks are rethinking their approach to the environmental and social impact of their operations. This is…
2019-07-17
Climate Crisis: Migration Cannot Be The Only Option For People Living On ‘Drowning’ Islands
The evidence of the climate crisis is now undeniable. But state responses to climate change often have social…
2019-07-16
The World’s Best Student Cities
Planning to go to university? Here are the world’s best cities to get that degree: This ranking is…
2019-07-12
Japan & Singapore Ranked Most Powerful According To Henley & Partners Passport Index
Henley & Partners has released their updated 2019 rankings of passport rankings for countries in the world. This…
2019-07-03
At The G20, A Focus On Sideshow Diplomacy And Photo Opps, With Limited Material Gains
What a weekend it’s been: global leadership, diplomacy and theatrics, all at play on the world stage. US…
2019-07-03
Knowing What Leads To Building Collapses Can Help Make African Cities Safer
It’s a sadly familiar image in several developing countries’ media reports: people frantically searching the rubble of a…
2019-06-28
The Top 10 Best Airlines In The World 2019
Skytrax has released the listing of best airlines in the world for 2019. The event was held last…
2019-06-21
As more developing countries reject plastic waste exports, wealthy nations seek solutions at home
Less than two years after China banned most imports of scrap material from abroad, many of its neighbors…
2019-06-12
Why Remember The Past? The Case Of Tiananmen
Most people know from daily experience that memories are vital for their sense of well-being. Memory is the…
2019-06-03
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money
The April 2019 fire that engulfed France’s Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris, led to an outpouring of grief…
2019-06-03
Can We Establish Forms Of Home Ownership That Promote Empathy And Solidarity?
There are few forms of consumption that match the depth of feeling brought to homeownership. Political and cultural…
2019-05-24
Redefining Agriculture With IoT-Based Monitoring
Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of objects which can directly exchange data with one another without…
2019-04-24
Why Desperation Could Be The Key To Tackling Climate Change
Last October, something strange happened when the United Nations released a report saying we have just 12 years…
2019-04-22
Why Are We So Moved By The Plight Of The Notre Dame?
Scrolling through news of the Notre Dame fire on social media feeds was like watching a real-time archive…
2019-04-17
7 Ways To Travel The World Through Sea And Still Study Well
Traveling across the sea and studying at the same time sound unrealistic. All that comes to your mind…
2019-04-16
Did European Colonisation Precipitate The Little Ice Age?
Many of us think that rapid environmental change is a quintessentially modern crisis. Today, temperatures are soaring, topsoil…
2019-04-12
The Best & Worst Tourism Slogans: From Unforgettable Tag Lines To Those That Are Best Forgotten
Devising a slogan that encapsulates everything a holiday destination has to offer is no easy task. There are…
2019-04-09
Does Evil Exist And, If So, Are Some People Just Plain Evil?
You would have to be naïve to believe that evil exists, right? If you were asked to come…
2019-03-19
Christchurch Attacks Are A Stark Warning Of Toxic Political Environment That Allows Hate To Flourish
When lives are tragically cut short, it is generally easier to explain the “how” than the “why”. This…
2019-03-19
It’s Official – Hong Kong Is The Most Expensive City In The World To Live In
The most expensive cities to live in around the world in 2019 have been revealed in the 15th Annual…
2019-02-06
Polar Vortex : What Is It And How Is It Linked To Climate Change?
The polar vortex has broken into ‘two swirling blobs of cold air’, bringing the most frigid conditions in…
2019-01-31
Crypto – Trends, Recovery and 2019
Any year-on-year graph on cryptocurrencies will show that the 2017 bull run is over. The frenzy has died…
2019-01-21
What Can Bees Teach Us About Building Better Urban Ecosystems?
Vacant land and urban agriculture are rejuvenating wild bee populations. Bees love cities. What can cities do to…
2018-12-14
Human Rights 70 Years On: Important Victories As Well As Major Misses
According to Amnesty International, human rights continue to deteriorate. CIVICUS – an umbrella body for a global alliance…
2018-12-10
Designing Cities To Counter Loneliness? Let’s Explore The Possibilities
Do you feel lonely? If you do, you are not alone. While you may think it’s a personal…
2018-12-06
Why Daily Doses Of Nature In The City Matter For People And The Planet
The environmental movement is shifting away from focusing solely on raising awareness about environmental issues. Many environmental agencies…
2018-12-03
Does The G20 Summit Really Make A Difference? World Leaders Reckon It Does
“The secret to success is sincerity. Learn to fake that, and you’ve got it made.” So goes an…
2018-11-30
Could Blockchain Voting Fix Democracy?
There’s no shortage of debate about the role tech has played in politics. From misinformation being spread via…
2018-11-28
How Do We Improve Cities Without Causing Displacement?
As demand for urban living continues to increase, how do we make our cities better without triggering displacement…
2018-11-27
How Anti-Semitic Stereotypes From A Century Ago Echo Today
A few weeks ago, my parents woke up to find a large, orange swastika daubed in paint on…
2018-11-15
How Did The First World War Start?
The causes of the Great War are still being debated a century on, but time has led to…
2018-11-12
Earth’s Wilderness Is Vanishing, & Just A Handful Of Nations Can Save It
Just 20 countries are home to 94% of the world’s remaining wilderness, excluding the high seas and Antarctica,…
2018-11-05
Protecting Heritage Is A Human Right
Technological advancements in archaeology in recent decades have produced amazing insights into the lives of ancient peoples. These…
2018-09-17
Why The Actions Of Cities — Not Nations — Will Be The Key To Our Survival On Earth
While some world leaders resist global cooperation, city leaders are working across borders to tackle big issues like…
2018-09-14
How Traffic Signals Favour Cars And Discourage Walking
Traffic signals give priority to motor vehicles over pedestrians. This inequality undermines many of the stated goals of…
2018-09-07
How Many People Make A Good City?
Australia’s population clock is, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, steadily ticking away at an overall total population…
2018-09-06
Working With Nature Can Help Us Build Greener Cities Instead Of Urban Slums
As Australian cities grow and transform, we need to ensure we are not building the slums of the…
2018-09-04
The 30 Cities Best Placed For Long-Term Success
Combine the rapid rate of technological change with a globalized economy, and it’s evident that our cities are…
2018-09-03
Plastic Straws Aren’t The Problem
Skipping straws may be hip. But there are much better ways to fight pollution. New York’s top cocktail bars…
2018-08-23
Are Cities The Key Agents Of Integration?
While helping others is a powerful motivation in the early stage of migrants’ and refugees’ arrival, it is…
2018-08-10
More Children Are Living In High-Rise Apartments, So Designers Should Keep Them In Mind
Australian cities are changing. Instead of families living in low-density suburban areas, more parents are raising children in…
2018-08-09
Top Finance Apps For City Slickers
2018 is the year of the worker and in New York City, workers have seen a paycheck bump of…
2018-07-24
The Aim For Cities Of All Sizes To Give Everyone A Fair Go
We live in an urban world. By 2030, 66% of the world’s population will live in cities, concentrated in…
2018-07-23
The Top 10 Best Airlines In The World 2018
Skytrax has released the list of the best airlines for 2018 in a prestigious event at The Langham…
2018-07-18
These Are The World’s Most Future-Proof Cities
As technology changes the way people live and work, cities are undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Those that have…
2018-07-18
Thailand Cave Rescue : Key Questions Answered
After 17 days underground, all the Thai boys and their football coach have safely escaped from the Tham…
2018-07-12