Assessing 9,034 cities globally, we find that over 96% of cities have biodiversity-rich recreational areas within two hours, with the affordability of experiences and visiting rates being highest in Europe, Oce
This review highlights data from studies conducted between 2004 and 2024 to assess the water quality of surface and groundwater sources in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The results indicate severe microbial contamination with high levels of total coliform, fecal coliform, andE. coliin both cities, with...
As it sprawls across Lagos Lagoon, part of this megacity is a floating fishing community in the Makoko area, with many of the properties built on stilts. As the population has grown, however, pollution and overcrowding have become a problem, and the water today is heavily polluted with rubbi...
Additionally, marginal improvements in water quality have also been observed in India with reports from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) [10,11] indicating slight decreases in nitrates and improvements in dissolved oxygen in the river Ganga, and similar improvements in the biological, chemical ...
When floods in Australia covered the Great Barrier Reef with dirty freshwater, the quality of the water changed, and chemicals killed the reef life. This is happening to many reefs around the world. In addition, due to global warming, many reefs have become sick, turning white in a process...
we describe variability and predictors of life expectancy and proportionate mortality in 363 cities across nine Latin American countries. Life expectancy differed substantially across cities within the same country. Cause-specific mortality also varied across cities, with some causes of death (unintentional...
(SSC) is an innovative city that usesinformation and communication technologies(ICT) and other means to improve:quality of life, efficiency of urban operation and services, and competitiveness; while ensuring that it meets the needs of present and future generations, with respect to: economic, ...
Cities With Large Carbon Footprints Climate change is impacting the world as sea levels rise, extreme weather events become increasingly common and the planet warms. But some U.S. cities have particularly large carbon footprints, emitting higher than average levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosph...
Cities: The New Form of International Environmental Governance Jamila El Mir Abstract Traditionally, international environmental agreements have taken the form of national bilateral or multilateral commitments made by the national governments of the respective parties. With the increased ...
a townhouse where afternoon tea comes with homemadesachertorte.Tian Bistro, a five-minute walk away, inspires a loyal following with its wholesome breakfasts. Take your time getting to know the surrounding Neubau district, full of street art and indie shops. Neubau No. 2, a self-de...