In the heart of Pakistan, Lahore is on the brink of a monumental transformation. By 2030, this UNESCO-recognized city is expected to leap from the sixth to the third fastest-growing urban center globally. This rapid expansion, while a testament to La
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In the heart of Tamil Nadu, the city of Vellore is grappling with a silent crisis that threatens its urban lakes, vital ecosystems that provide ecological, social, and economic benefits. A recent study published in the journal ‘Frontiers in Water’ (t
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In the heart of China’s Greater Bay Area, a battle is unfolding between urban development and natural hydrology. As cities expand, the delicate balance of water flow, infiltration, and evaporation is disrupted, posing significant challenges for water
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In the heart of São Paulo State, Brazil, a groundbreaking framework is set to revolutionize how cities plan and implement urban green infrastructure (UGI). Developed by Leonardo Massato Nicacio Nomura, a researcher at São Paulo State University, this
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In the heart of Tehran, a city battling the relentless heat of the Middle East, a silent struggle is unfolding. Urban green spaces, the city’s natural air conditioners, are shrinking, and with them, the city’s ability to cool itself. But a new study,
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In the heart of Poland, researchers are tapping into an often-overlooked resource that could revolutionize water management and significantly impact the energy sector. Monika Zdeb, from the Department of Water Purification and Protection at the Rzesz
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In the heart of urbanizing landscapes, a silent battle rages between progress and preservation. As cities expand, low-lying swampy areas, once teeming with biodiversity, are increasingly transformed into residential and industrial hubs. This shift, d
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In the heart of China’s industrial landscape, a fascinating dance is playing out between economic planning, environmental impact, and resource consumption. A recent study, published in the journal Desalination and Water Treatment, sheds light on how
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In the face of climate change, cities worldwide are grappling with an escalating challenge: combined sewer overflows (CSOs). These events, where stormwater and sewage mix and overflow into water bodies, pose significant threats to water quality, ecos
In the heart of bustling cities, a quiet revolution is taking place. Urban agriculture, once a niche interest, is now a burgeoning field with the potential to reshape our urban landscapes and energy sectors. A groundbreaking study, led by Zih-Ee Lin
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