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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.
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.
Investors are making sustainable housing a reality
Buildings, whether homes or offices, can achieve sustainability by reducing their exploitation of natural resources.
A new type of concrete could reduce our carbon footprint
"Our concept is to acquire calcium from discarded concrete, which is otherwise going to waste," an expert noted.
Traffic noise can increase the risk of dementia and bad health
Noise from road traffic and railways to be associated with an increased risk of all-cause dementia, scientists say.
Study calls for climate-friendly earthen homes, not concrete
Some 700 million people live in earthen homes. A new paper calls for more modern styles, in part as a response to concrete-related emissions.