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The 15-minute city is no sinister plot, so what exactly is it?
In recent years, conspiracy talk about a 15-minute city abounds. But the idea dates to at least 2008 and integrates century-old urban design.
What will EVs cost us and the planet?
EVs are better than traditional vehicles, but they have hidden costs of their own.
Urban heat islands: Lessons from Chicago’s underground
Sources of urban heat below ground, like trains and pipes, are causing land deformation and subsidence that can threaten Chicago's buildings.
Swiss project places solar panels along railroad tracks
The Sun-Ways installation relies on a train that rolls out a stream of solar panels to deliver renewable energy from between the rails.
Return of the child-friendly city? How social movements are changing European urban areas
School streets and play streets are also an important implication the new civic activities.
Will short-flight bans reduce EU aviation emissions?
As Europe considers France's controversial ban on short flights, a new study from Germany details the potential positives and pitfalls.