Effect of global warming on cities

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/12/23/world/asia/climate-change-impact-cities/index.html?hpt=hp_bn6 " The report, "Climate: Observations, projections and impacts," examined how climate change will modify the weather in 24 countries around the world. While findings vary from...

How to Solve America's Gang Problem Once and for All

There is a way to solve America's gang problem once and for all. This solution is twofold:(1) Legalize guns in America's cities;(2) Legalize drugs and prostitution.Because the laws in many cities forbid law-abiding citizens from having guns, the only people who...

'Another Face', Caroline Jaine's Cambridge-Karachi project

Caroline Jaine, a UK based artist, writer, film-maker, with a background in diplomacy and media strategy, had paid a short visit to Karachi a few months ago for her very interesting Cambridge-Karachi project. As...

The 10 Most Segregated Cities in America, all in the South Right?

By Albert N. Milliron, Opinion-Editorial, Politisite.com and Iron Mill News Service (Iron Mill News Service)-- Well if you read mainstream news sources your would think the headline reflects pretty accurately what...

India’s Megacities Auger in Big Growth

A new study forecasts major growth in India’s megacities fuelled by a growing economy and many more urban jobs. If handled well, the opportunities to reduce poverty and boost living standards represent an...

Innovation in Growing Cities to Prevent Social Exclusion

As of 2007, the world became a majority urban place. The largest movements of people in human history are occurring right now, as vast populations relocate to urban and semi-urban areas in pursuit of a better...

Housing Innovation in South’s Urban Areas

As urban populations around the South increase, the quality of city housing will be critical to the quality of life and sustainability of improvements to living standards. Living in crowded and chaotic urban and...

Your link to the best 2010 Winter Olympics weather sources

As the Olympic athletes, organizers, volunteers, employees and supporters anticipate and ready for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, BC, many still wonder what the weather will hold for...

A Colourful Installation for Raising Climate Change Awareness

A ‘Walk to Raise Awareness about Climate Change’ for the students of Karachi to celebrate the International Day of Climate Action had to be cancelled due to security concerns in the country. The Children’s...

Urbanization and the Future World

Mesopotamian’s civilization with multi cities having finest cultural and literature achievements crumbled during 2300BC due to high toxic land unfit to agriculture. Between 1500-1000BC Indus valley civilization...

Italy To Experience Severe Heat Wave: Alerts In Place

Italian officials have issued a series of heat alerts on Wednesday ahead of a heat wave expected to hit Italy this week. The cities on the highest level 3 alert -- Rome, Perugia, Latina, Milan, Bologna and Brescia. The cities of Bolzano, Venice, Florence, Civitavecchia and...

Failed strategy in Afghanistan

Obama said a surgewould not be successfulin Iraq so now he istrying a surge inAfghanistan"When will the Obama administration stop transplanting the Bush administration's failed methods from Iraq to Afghanistan...

Next stop on bailout train : State & Local Government Muni Bonds

" There have been no shortage of people with their hands out to the federal government over the past year.  State and local governments are no exception. Now they're back for more. The National League...

Earth Hour 2009: March 28 8:30-9:30pm: What can you do?

Earth Hour 2009 is fast approaching; it happens this Saturday March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30pm and cities around the globe are gearing up to go dark for that hour. But what can you do? Well, at least for that one...

Spend more on trees and less on roads - advisors to UK Government

" Spend more on trees and less on roads - advisors to Government Bodies set up to advise Government on the built and natural environment are calling for a shift in emphasis on public spend, with more cash needed for green spaces and urban tree planting. " This is...

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