Researchers Track Megacity Carbon Footprints Using Mounted Sensors
Researchers with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory have undertaken a large project that will allow them to measure the carbon footprint of..
Environment
Melbourne Looks to Developers to Fund Conservation to Offset City Sprawl
Developers will pay almost $1 billion over the next four decades under a plan the state government says will create at least 38 new..
Australian Cities Plan with Wildlife in Mind Thanks to a New Tool
Australian citizens can become more involved in planning their cities with wildlife in mind thanks to a new tool developed by researchers..
The EPA’s Village Green Project Builds a Solar-powered Air Quality Measurement System
Soon you will be able to lounge on a bench in a public setting and use your smart phone to get real-time data on the air quality around..
Ordnance Survey Seeks Innovative Ideas to Help British Business Improve Environmental Performance
Budding innovators and entrepreneurs are being asked to contribute ideas that could help businesses improve their environmental..
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Plays Out in Urban Environments
The question of whether accepting and acting on climate change adaptation amounts to an admission of defeat for climate change mitigation..
Climate Change and Coastal Land Use: A Game Changer for the Business of City Building
The impact of climate change will play a greater role in shaping coastal development in the years ahead, influencing decisions on what is..
New Study Says Skateboarders are Good for the Urban Environment
A recent study in Local Environment: The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability suggests that skateboarders in Chicago perform..
Davos Report Points to Benefits of Green Infrastructure Investment
Scaling up public sector funding by as little as US$ 36 billion in annual spending could unlock the private capital needed to close the..
Detroit’s Urban Agriculture Plans Move Forward
The Detroit City Planning Commission approved the city’s new urban agriculture zoning ordinance Thursday evening. The action takes the..
