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Five cities that could save Antarctica
Antarctica is at a crossroads. This frozen continent at the bottom of our planet has the potential to either become…
Australia abolished its slums a hundred years ago. They might be coming back
Truth be told, most Australians live in good housing: this is good news for all of us because our housing…
Record high to record low: what is happening to Antarctica’s sea ice?
2016 continues to be a momentous year for the world’s climate, on track to be the new hottest year on…
What is Habitat III, and why should you care about it?
Five Australian urbanists on the most important conference you’ve never heard of – and their country’s mysterious absence from it. …
How did an ancient clock tower survive Italy's deadly earthquake?
Of the many devastating pictures to come out of central Italy after the recent deadly earthquake, the clock tower of Amatrice…
Global warming had started as early as the 1830s, new research shows
In the early days of the Industrial Revolution, no one would have thought that their burning of fossil fuels would…
You don’t have to build up or move out to tackle urban density
Instead of looking up or out, we need a combined approach to address urban density.
A history of Tokyo: What can the world's largest city teach us about building sustainable megacities?
Edo, which gave rise to Tokyo, was also the world’s largest city three centuries ago. Facing ecological collapse, Edo developed a culture and practices that supported sustainable living.
Australia's cities are famous for their parks. But how can they value their "green infrastructure"?
Roger Jones, Celeste Young and John Symons, of Australia’s Victoria University, report. Australian cities score high in liveability awards. Melbourne…
Who decides what a “liveable city” means – and how can Australia achieve it?
Australia’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has just created a new ministry for cities and the built environment. Announcing his decision…