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Sao Paolo: Can a bold urban vision survive political changes?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentThe transformational power of urbanism has captured the imagination of policymakers around the world in recent years. In particular, the people-centered wave of "new urbanists" have proved seductive.
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World Tourism Day 2017 celebrates sustainability
Mary Smith Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTourism is a multibillion-dollar industry that brings employment to all corners of the world. Tourism has the ability to create a livelihood for people who might not otherwise have an outlet to make a living, especially if they have limited access to education and/or have poor infrastructure that prevents them from travelling to and from a place of work.
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Thinking spatially: How GIS changes the way we plan cities
Lucy Wallwork Science & Technology"Data is the new oil." That goes for how our cities work as much as any other industry. GIS data adds a new spatial dimension to data sets, helping us understand the importance of location in the meaning of the data around us. And it is set to become a key source of data for city planners.
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Delaying vote on California’s Delta Tunnels gives estuary hope
Megan Martens Waste Management & EnvironmentalOn Aug. 28,the Central Basin Water Board voted 5-2 to postpone a decision on California Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed Delta Tunnel project, also known as California Water Fix, until rate impacts of the project can be clarified. Specifically, officials are concerned about the burden citizens from poorer areas of Los Angeles County will bear without seeing an increase of water supplies.
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Houston floods: Exclamation points in the debate over urban…
Lucy Wallwork Waste Management & EnvironmentalWhile climate change is a global topic, events like the catastrophic floods we have seen in Houston after Hurricane Harvey remind us that the consequences can be very local.
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Texas prepares for Hurricane Harvey
Damon Sayles Waste Management & EnvironmentalWith the expected arrival of Hurricane Harvey, the state of Texas is in disaster-preparation mode. Harvey, which has become a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to hit the Texas Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm in the early morning hours Saturday — the first Category 3 hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a decade.
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Energy-efficient home upgrades trending in the industry
Kaitlin Krull Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesIncreasing energy efficiency in the home is a concern that is echoed throughout all aspects of the residential housing sector. From sustainable building practices and energy-conserving materials to smart gadgets and ultra-efficient appliances, professionals across the board are tasked with finding ways of making homes more energy efficient.
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Can learning from the past help us stop a mass extinction?
Cait Harrison Science & TechnologyWhen Marcus Eriksen takes expeditions to Wyoming to find dinosaur remains, he's digging up more than fossils. The dinosaurs he finds — which date back 65 million years — are pieces of history that teach us the reality of extinction, particularly the one he and other scientists believe is happening right now.
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Upping the ante on indoor air quality
Andrew Gaved Facilities & GroundsThe debate around indoor air quality in the UK has gathered momentum in the face of an apparent reluctance by the British government to grasp the connection between indoor and outdoor pollution.
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Create healthier interiors using evidence‑based design
Susan Mulholland Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesOur lives seem to always be going in a million directions, and we seem to be connected to every aspect of it. With our phones, computers and other technology-driven habits, it's no wonder we are facing major health issues — not just as we age but during our entire life.
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