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In the face of escalating climate threats and environmental degradation, the way we manage waste has become a defining issue for urban resilience. A new report, Circular Waste Systems for Urban Resilience, produced by Leading Cities and the Afkar Collective, offers a compelling examination of how circular models can address the urgent shortcomings of our current linear systems. Authored by Domenic R. Brown, the report invites readers to rethink the very foundations of waste m

Tariffs reshape industries, impacting climate change. From steel to solar, they can accelerate or undermine green progress.

Planetary data integration promises global insights but faces ethical hurdles. Balancing tech and diversity is key

China's renewable energy surge features monumental projects like the Solar Great Wall and vast marine solar farms.

As urbanization, climate change, and disparities rise, we must adopt ecosystemic thinking for sustainable infrastructure.

Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter

In a world of climate hyperreality, we seek meaning beyond simulations, bridging awareness and action through authentic engagement

2024 marked a turning point for our climate, with record temperatures and key developments shaping our future.

Rinking our economic ecosystem reveals the need for integrated approaches to sustainability and ethical progress.

Rethinking urban priorities: From a myopic human-centric lens to a life-centric framework that elevates the diverse web of urban ecosystems.

Embracing nature as infrastructure offers cost-effective, resilient solutions for communities facing environmental challenges.

Carbon markets at COP29: Progress masks unresolved issues. Ecosystemic approach needed for effective climate action.

The focus on cutting-edge tech must not overshadow social disparities and environmental injustices in urban landscapes.

Speculative design: reimagining cities for a changing climate, fostering innovation in urban regeneration and resilience

Communities drive innovation in Iztapalapa's Utopias, turning local knowledge into creative solutions for urban challenges

Ecosystemic thinking: our key to survival. Old rules gone, climate chaos looms. Adapt or perish in this new world.

Iztapalapa's Utopias offer a blueprint for rebuilding: community-driven, multifunctional spaces foster resilience and healing.

Embracing emotional diversity in communities fosters resilience. By honoring all feelings, we create spaces for authentic growth and healing

As we stand on the brink of a new digital frontier, the metaverse promises to revolutionize how we interact, work, and play. This...

Local innovation ecosystems: Where community-driven creativity sparks global change. Discover how your backyard could be the next big thing.