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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
Expanding citywide green cover could also lead to an increase in zoonotic diseases: study
The concept of urban greening has gained momentum as a means to mitigate the adverse effects of urb…
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…
Many cities can achieve net-zero emissions within the decade by adding parks, trees and green spaces, study claims
Urban parks, greenspace and trees promote more walking, bicycling and other environmentally positiv…
The key to fighting the urban doom loop might be a downtown beach
Many American downtowns are struggling. Cities should look to their neglected waterfronts to rebuil…
Eliza Relman
I spent 48 hours in Berlin and found an unexpected urban oasis of greenery and art. Take a look around these pockets of the city.
Insider's reporter visited Berlin for the first time and noticed that on top of all the history, th…
Joey Hadden
Bengaluru's first interactive mobile bus stop highlights mobility gaps in the city
In a megapolis like Bengaluru, where ease of mobility could translate into large economic gains, ma…
ANI
People who live near parks and green areas "age" slower, study finds
The risk and onset of many health problems spike with age, including cardiovascular illnesses, canc…
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…
Erica Sweeney
Extreme heat causes more deaths than storms, fires, and floods in the US. Cities are responding by naming heat czars and looking for ways to cool urban areas.
Illness from extreme heat, like heat stroke, is the top cause of weather-related deaths in the US. …
Tim Paradis
McMansions are killing the Los Angeles urban forest
Today, nearly a decade after the 2008 housing bust, property development is as ambitious as ever. I…
Leanna Garfield
Why AMRUT can be a bigger game changer
Providing basic services (water supply, sewerage, urban transport) to households and building ame…
Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.
Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.
Amanda Goh
Chail: A Perfect Summer Escape for Delhiites in 2024
Situated at an altitude of 2,250 meters above sea level, Chail boasts breathtaking vistas of the su…
New Yorkers planted a tiny forest in a spot where the city used to warehouse prisoners and smallpox patients
The pocket forest has 1,500 plants on just 4,000 square feet of park land and is designed to promot…
Eliza Relman
The key to solving loneliness and pollution might be giving up cars and hanging out in the street. It's working in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a decade into transforming its streets into green, car-light public spaces.
Eliza Relman
Why so many buildings in Singapore are covered in plants
The Singaporean government promotes urban greening, with an up-to 50% subsidy for green rooftops to…
Eliza Relman
Top 5 family-friendly locations in Mumbai to explore with kids
The bustling metropolis on the western coast of India, offers a myriad of family-friendly attractio…
Your himalayan escape: unveiling sarahan's beauty and rich heritage
Nestled in the heart of the majestic Himalayas, Sarahan in Himachal Pradesh is a picturesque destin…
Top 10 destinations for river rafting in India in 2024
From the snow-fed rapids of Rishikesh to the icy waters of Ladakh's Zanskar River, each destination…