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1 week ago

This Is the No. 1 City in the World for Green Space-and It Has Tropical Weather, Tree-lined Corridors, and Giant Urban Parks

Medellín, known as the 'City of Eternal Spring,' boasts a remarkable 92 percent satisfaction rate from locals regarding its green spaces, according to a recent global survey.
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Revolutionary brake discs solve the problem of hidden air pollution in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Recent studies show that brake dust accounts for up to 20% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution at roadsides, especially during rush hours.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Fly-tipper caught dumping bed by London roadside is fined 4,600

Brent Council emphasizes its zero-tolerance stance on fly-tipping, evidenced by a significant increase in fines and surveillance efforts to deter offenders.
London politics
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

BirdAid concept brings biodegradable splint for injured urban birds - Yanko Design

BirdAid is an innovative, biodegradable splint designed to provide immediate first aid to injured wild birds, particularly in urban environments.
Alternative medicine
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Day 65 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: a plaza newcomer security guard

The police officers would usually check the alleyways but leave people alone if they were on their own. Dispersed crowds would often return.
Mission District
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Things can only get better with less noise in Leicester Square | Brief Letters

The court rightly ruled that this was unacceptable. For those disturbed by the noise, in the words of the song, things can only get better.
London politics
NYC politics
fromqns.com
3 months ago

Council passes tree care legislation to clarify pruning and removal procedures QNS

New NYC legislation clarifies tree care processes and enhances transparency for residents.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

This new Hampstead Theatre psycho-horror is a bold ride

The play vividly depicts the challenges of new motherhood through dark humor and horror elements, providing a commentary on societal pressures.
Sophie Melville's performance brings to life the stress and chaos faced by modern motherhood in an unforgiving city.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

Day 13 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: quiet with some enjoying the sun

The area around the 16th Street BART plaza exhibited mixed conditions, with some places quiet but others busy with vendors and potential disturbances.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Our community deserves beauty': one man's mission to green a UK tree desert

Billy Dasein's reflections on Rutland Street illustrate the socio-economic decline and environmental neglect in Grimsby's East Marsh.
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 months ago

Banning diesel and petrol cars in central Stockholm 'not illegal'

Stockholm plans to create a zero-emission vehicle zone, aiming for cleaner urban transport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Madrid is one of the hottest cities on Earth. So why are so many of our trees being chopped down? | Felicity Hughes

Activists in Madrid are fighting against the removal of urban trees to combat extreme heat and promote livable environments.
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