Clean Cities
Top architecture prize goes to climate-minded African Kéré
Kéré's approach to architecture integrates sustainable design and social justice while reflecting his African heritage and values.
How biology helps us re-imagine our cities in vexed times
Biological metaphors for the city abound. You may live close to an “arterial” road or in the “heart” of a metropolis.
Owl wing design may limit noise of planes, wind turbines
Chinese scientists report that designs based on the unique aerodynamic features of owl wings may lead to reductions in noise pollution.
Home generators can provide three green alternatives to fossil fuels
Environmental engineers and scientists developed three emission-free devices to provide clean energy on a small scale.
Study adds to evidence linking plastics, antibiotic resistance
New research builds on previous work to identify a link between microplastic pollution and antibiotic resistance.
Air pollution is a growing problem in Africa, requiring long-term solutions
In 2017 alone air pollution killed an estimated 1.1 million people on the continent.