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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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Why ‘green envelopes’ would transform the future of cities

Arup architect Rudi Scheuermann explains why if 20% of each building was covered in plants, in 20% of the city, we would see reducing temperatures and improved air quality.

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The 10 most extraordinary eco buildings around the world

A poll of the world’s most location tagged green buildings finds architecture spanning from Rio to Hamburg.

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Peru's first 'pandemic proof' school is embracing outdoor learning

Lima’s newest learning environment will be situated around a river and built with recycled wood.

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China’s European ghost towns: The tourism trend that went wrong

Over the years, China has taken to recreating some famous European towns and cities to attract tourists. But does it work? We find out.

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Activity is the ‘miracle pill’ that could save both people and planet

We spoke with Peter Walker about his new book The Miracle Pill & how increasing activity could help the environment too.

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The 6 most in-demand jobs for a greener future

How careers in sustainability could play a massive role in the COVID-19 economic recovery.

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UK announces £40bn of green investment from new ‘infrastructure bank’

Environmental campaigners are critical of whether this will be a “real commitment to green growth”.

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This 139-year-old house was wheeled through San Francisco

The Englander House moved six blocks in six hours with thousands watching the extraordinary process.

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Why are our cities sinking and what does this mean for the future?

Scientists are worried that cities are collapsing under their own weight.