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Why did the latest Economic Survey of India heavily shun the ‘Western ways’ of climate action?
India has criticised the Western climate approach as "alarmist" and unsustainable, instead advocati…
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Google announces AI-led collaborations for India's health, sustainability, and agriculture sectors
The tech giant is joining forces with local and international organizations to implement AI-driven …
ANI
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ADB approves $400 mn loan to support govt's urban reform agenda
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 400 million loan to support the Indian governme…
PTI
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Urban biking is booming around the world, but New York City is falling behind
More New Yorkers died in traffic crashes than from gun violence in the first half of 2024 — evidenc…
Eliza Relman
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On the right track — Economic Survey 2023-24 outlines India’s commendable climate action
India's Economic Survey 2023-24 showcases remarkable progress in combating climate change and promo…
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Budget 2024: Key sustainability and energy initiatives that Indian government plans to implement this year
Budget 2024 aims to boost renewable energy with rooftop solar, EVs, offshore wind, green hydrogen, …
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Saudi Arabia is trying to build the largest linear city ever. It's a visionary but flawed concept, urban planners say.
Architects, urban planners, and academics spoke to Business Insider about whether a line really is …
Polly Thompson
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Garden city to concrete jungle: Bengaluru city has just 7% green cover left, reveals IISc study
Bengaluru's urbanised area has expanded by a staggering 1055% since 1973, from a mere 8% to 93.3% i…
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Prioritizing equity is needed to combat green-city gentrification and 'irresponsible environmental policies,' urban geographer says
Winifred Curran, an urban geographer and DePaul University professor, spoke with Insider about the …
Lily Katzman
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Biden's laws are pouring billions into new infrastructure, and it could be a rare opportunity to make communities safer and more sustainable
The US needs to invest trillions in infrastructure, civil engineers say. President Joe Biden has si…
Eliza Relman
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Gardeners are fuming about a study that found produce from urban farms has a high carbon footprint
Researchers are facing backlash over a study that found produce grown on urban farms has a higher c…
Catherine Boudreau
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How investing in green infrastructure helps cities manage the effects of the climate crisis and creates healthy communities
Additions like green roofs, expanding greenery, and residents having access to green and blue publi…