How will sea level rise change the UK coastline?
Increasing global average temperatures cause sea levels to rise and threaten the homes and livelihoods of many coastal communities in northern Europe.
Lower air pollution during coronavirus lockdowns saved 15,000 lives in 12 cities
The drop in air pollution during worldwide lockdowns helped prevent thousands of premature deaths. But the situation is returning to pre-crisis levels.
Strade Aperte, how Milan plans to reduce cars as coronavirus restrictions are eased
Milan has announced one of Europe’s most ambitious mobility schemes, known as Strade Aperte (open roads). Its goal is to reduce cars in phase 2 of the lockdown by increasing bike lanes and pedestrian areas.
How Piet Oudolf, master of spontaneous gardens, became the best landscape designer in the world
Renowned as the mind behind The High Line’s green spaces in New York, landscape designer Piet Oudolf is considered the father of spontaneous gardens such as Milan’s Library of Trees.
Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul: the world needs people to take responsibility for change
“Local leaders have to ensure that changes happen. Every action a city takes for climate has an impact on the whole world”. We interviewed Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, about mayors’ key role in tackling the global climate crisis.
The best Tokyo parks and Japanese gardens for autumn, spring and beyond
Not just skyscrapers: the Japanese capital is a much greener city that most people imagine. Let’s discover the best Tokyo parks and gardens from autumn to spring, and anytime in between.
What we learned from the World Forum on Urban Forests 2018 in Mantova
The World Forum on Urban Forests took place from the 28th of November to the first of December. More than 400 experts from 50 countries conversed with politicians, journalists and citizens to design the green cities of the future.
5 things to do and see in Vienna, the most liveable city in the world
Vienna will amaze you with the magnificence of its past and modernity of its services. A tour among the best sights of an environmentally-friendly city with award-winning quality of life standards.
A wall made of plants, green architecture to re-imagine cities
Introducing plants into buildings to absorb CO2, eliminating indoor pollution and improving your mood. This is green architecture.
Rooftop and vertical farms in cities, the most advanced projects around the world
A few of the best ideas for rooftop farms from around the world. Where farm-to-table agriculture is becoming a key components of urban growth.