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Nature

Could a tiny endangered spider stop a 'Disney-on-Thames' theme park?

Wildlife campaigners have welcomed London Resort's withdrawal, but say the fight to save Swanscombe Peninsula continues.

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Xinhuanet and the CCG release report looking at how Chinese cities can improve global communication

Partner content presented by Xinhuanet & CCG

Online news outlets and social media platforms have forever changed the ways in which cities’ reputations rise and fall.

Living

How did Singapore become a biophilic city?

After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure.

Series

Meet the green entrepreneur helping Londoners quit supermarkets

Eco-warrior Ella Shone is tackling plastic pollution in the UK capital with her refill shop on wheels, as part of our ongoing video series 'Green in the City'.

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Eco-Innovation

This modular vertical farm could sweep away 'urban food deserts'

Securing affordable and healthy food for low-income communities is increasingly challenging, but urban farming could be the solution.

Mobility

Could '15-minute cities' change how we live, work and socialise?

In the wake of COVID, municipalities around the world are looking at ways to plan cities centred on human beings rather than cars.

Mobility

Love them or loathe them, can e-scooters help make cities safer?

Are e-scooters equipped with smart cameras the answer to preventing collisions, protecting pedestrians and decluttering pavements?

Business Planet

Smart thinking: a glimpse into the future of Europe's cities

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Amsterdam to see why the city is embracing Artificial Intelligence and other connected technologies to make things run better and more livable.

Mobility

Spurred by the pandemic, Barcelona is embracing a car-free future

The city is doubling down on COVID-inspired moves to reclaim urban spaces from cars. Critics argue it will hurt businesses.

Climate

How can Europe flood-proof its major cities?

Cities across Europe are fighting the risk of flooding with heavy-duty engineering measures as well as more natural solutions.

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How city designs are adapting to heatwaves and climate change

Reflective roads, green spaces and adaptive buildings. Here's what cities are doing to cope with extreme heat.

Green News

Why America’s record-breaking night temperatures are so concerning

As North America experiences one of its hottest summers to date, we take a look at what this means for climate change.

Eco-Innovation

How this Swiss city is using green roofs to combat climate change

Basel’s green rooftops tackle energy wastage and rising temperatures caused by climate change

Eco-Innovation

Manchester’s High Line: Turning a Victorian viaduct into a green oasis

A Victorian-era viaduct was originally used to transport coal in Manchester, but now it’s getting a green upgrade.

Series

Meet the Italian who turned his backyard into a thriving urban garden

Alessandro Vitale transformed a small concrete space into a garden capable of feeding his household for months.

Climate

More trees and wetter weather could save Europe from climate change

A new study suggests that planting 20 per cent more trees in Europe could increase rainfall.

Living

Meet the man who converted a disused parking space into a parklet

“Motorised parklets are a symptom of a system that allows vehicles to park everywhere."

Climate

How eco-friendly are Europe's urban parks?

Europe's cities are home to some stunning public parks, but are these green spaces just style over substance?

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Pandemic doesn't mean ‘death of cities’, says urban designer

In partnership with Accenture

The urban designer and architect, Hala El Akl, gives her insight into wellbeing and living spaces, how the pandemic has changed the way we view these now and what the future holds for this field.

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Danish government facing lawsuit over 'green' artificial island

The project to build the island in Copenhagen, which will be home to 35,000 people, has been slammed as "greenwashing" by climate campaigners.