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For New Zealand to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, it must commit to urgent action in the design, building, and construction sectors. The industry has both a challenge and an opportunity: to redefine how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained to minimize their carbon …
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Over the past two decades, Paris has been evolving into a greener and more biodiverse city. As cities worldwide are expected to accommodate 70% of their populations, Paris has embraced sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in its urban development. Since Anne Hidalgo was …
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Traffic congestion is a common problem in cities worldwide. It happens when the number of cars exceeds road capacity, resulting in longer travel times and dramatically slower movement. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is notorious for its congestion and is identified as the worst city in …
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Infrastructure is the foundation of our modern economy and society and essential for its growth. We must ensure that our infrastructure is strong, efficient, and able to withstand the increasingly severe weather events brought on by climate change. Infrastructure disruptions can significantly …
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Africa's most glaring problem is its lack of irrigation, an essential food-growing requirement. Inadequate irrigation makes the country highly vulnerable to droughts, which can devastate crop production. The 2018 report published by the Malabo Montpellier Panel of Agricultural Experts states …
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While infrastructure is essential for economic and social development and well-being, poorly designed urban development can significantly harm the environment, wildlife, and natural habitats. The inappropriate design and location of infrastructure and the lack of integration between …
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Excessive buildup, seismic activity, and groundwater depletion are sinking cities worldwide, including New York, Venice, Mumbai, and Jakarta. According to WEF, New York City's 1.68 trillion pounds of concrete, glass, and steel are built on the city's 777 square kilometers of land, compressing …
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Waste is a growing global problem that worsens with population growth. According to WEF, each person releases an average of 0.74 kilograms of waste a day. In high-income countries, this could be up to 5.54 kilograms a day. Wealthy countries also produce over a third of the 2.01 billion tons of …
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Accessible cities involve building and designing infrastructure that intentionally allows people with disabilities and limited mobility, including older people, to move around the city. According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world's population lives with an impairment or …
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Heavy rains, made more frequent and severe by climate change, lead to floods. Floods can cause dams to overflow, either over or around them, which poses a serious risk. These conditions can result in erosion, leading to dam breach or failure and sudden and uncontrolled bursts of water. Dam …
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While many do not know, Puerto Rico has a longstanding garbage crisis. The Caribbean Island and unincorporated US territory's waste problem recently made headlines during the 2024 Presidential election campaign. According to a 2021 study commissioned by the Federal Emergency Management …
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Scientists anticipate that 2024 will emerge as the hottest year on record, surpassing the previous heat levels recorded in 2023. This year will also mark the first complete year exceeding the Paris Agreement's temperature threshold of 1.5°C. According to Carbon Brief's State of the Climate …
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