Tag: Cities

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US

EPA has lowered the screening level for lead in soil – here’s what that could mean for households across the US

Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data

Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data

Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

Neediest areas are being shortchanged on government funds − even with programs designed to benefit poor communities

Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?

Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?

Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities – but only once they’re common

Electric vehicles will start to cut emissions and improve air quality in our cities – but only once they’re common

New York City greenlights congestion pricing – here’s how this toll plan is expected to improve traffic, air quality and public transit

New York City greenlights congestion pricing – here’s how this toll plan is expected to improve traffic, air quality and public transit

Copenhagen – The world’s greenest capital city? | DW Documentary

Copenhagen – The world’s greenest capital city? | DW Documentary

Excessively high rents are a major burden for immigrants in US cities

Excessively high rents are a major burden for immigrants in US cities

Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites − and with the arrival of spring, they’re already on the hunt

Female mosquitoes rely on one another to choose the best breeding sites − and with the arrival of spring, they’re already on the hunt

The frantic pace of modern life is damaging our sense of time, but nature can help us heal – new study

The frantic pace of modern life is damaging our sense of time, but nature can help us heal – new study

Adapting to Climate Change: Learning from the Past | A TED Talk by Laprisha Berry Daniels – Video

Adapting to Climate Change: Learning from the Past | A TED Talk by Laprisha Berry Daniels – Video

“The Lost Origins of Petra: Exploring Lost Cities with Albert Lin (Full Episode)” – Video

“The Lost Origins of Petra: Exploring Lost Cities with Albert Lin (Full Episode)” – Video