When 28-year-old Sonelal Prasad left home on the morning of June 16 for his job at a construction site in Mumbai—the financial capital of India—he didn’t know he’d be digging his own grave. As he ...
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) UN-Habitat says climate change and unplanned urban growth are endangering Afghanistan's historic neighborhoods, undermining city identity amid deepening humanitarian challenges.
The entire planet is warming due to human-caused climate change, but the built environment further amplifies both average temperatures and extreme heat in cities. According to the U.S. Environmental ...
NEWS ANALYSIS. The leaders of the subcontinent act as if natural resources are inexhaustible, ignoring growing water ...
Stifling heat and sticky air often make summertime in the city uncomfortable. Due to the heat island effect, urban areas are significantly warmer than nearby rural areas, even at night. This, combined ...
The climate conversation has traditionally revolved around sectors such as energy, transport, and industries; a greater spotlight on the intersection of climate change and social development has only ...
In Kinshasa, nature-based solutions are easing challenges from rapid urbanization and climate change
Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is growing rapidly. Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate ...
More than half of the global population and about 80% of the U.S. population lives in cities — and faces higher heat risks. The entire planet is warming due to human-caused climate change, but the ...
While crisis urbanism exposes structural vulnerabilities and governance challenges, the authors identify a potential path ...
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