Urbanisation News
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Governments urged to invest more in green cities to beat coronavirus slumpInvestments in climate-friendly infrastructure like rooftop gardens, cycle lanes and renewable energy across world's cities could support millions of jobs, researchers say. -
Mobility advocates call for better cycling infrastructure, fairer compensation for jeepney drivers in the PhilippinesCities
Mobility advocates call for better cycling infrastructure, fairer compensation for jeepney drivers in the Philippines
Activists want roads in the Philippines to cater to the greater number of cyclists, as well as better support for jeepney and taxicab drivers to follow safe distancing measures.
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Coronavirus forces tourism rethink in world's most visited cityWith the outlook for urban tourism deeply uncertain, Thai authorities have a chance to adopt a more sustainable model. -
The bioaerosols controversy: From public health to the environmentCovid-19 is focusing attention on the risks of aerosols containing microorganisms or biological material.
Urbanisation Opinion
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Will the tropics eventually become uninhabitable?– Absolute temperatures are expected to rise more slowly in the tropics than in higher latitudes and polar regions, but the combination of heat and rising humidity will make life more challenging. -
The Covid city– The Covid-19 pandemic has fallen hardest not just on cities but on poorer, overcrowded neighborhoods. Could the pandemic lead to a more advanced and inclusive form of urbanism?
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