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Rewind 2018: Urbanisation creates chaos in India

Challenges and possible solutions to the rising population in urban areas

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Here are 3 of 21,000 industrial pollution cases pending in Indian courts

Industrial pollution cases in Indian courts often span over decades and, as a result, the country had over 21,000 pending court cases on …

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Upward development trend responsible for rising emission levels

Energy-efficient and sustainable urbanisation can address public health and climate change challenges simultaneously

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India loses natural resources to economic growth: report

11 states have registered a decline in natural capital between 2005 and 2015 

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Africa to house 86% of the world’s poorest by 2050

Population growth in Africa is a major reason for high concentration of people living in extreme poverty, says a report

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Indigenous peoples are crucial for conservation – a quarter of all land is in their hands

Land owned or managed by indigenous people is valuable for conservation. About 65% of indigenous lands have not been intensively …

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Here comes the megacities

By 2100, at least 10 cities are predicted to have population over 50 million. How can society keep pace?

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India, not yet a safe country for cyclists

On World Bicycle Day (June 3), let's emphasise the fact that cycling as a mode of travel can only pick up in India only when the 'smart cities'…

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The electric vehicle boom is coming. What can we learn from early adopters?

From tiered electric rates to equitable taxes, experienced communities have a lot to teach when it comes to managing the anticipated influx of …

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Emerging infectious diseases in India: the scourge that could boost urban development

The rise of these infectious diseases is often described in terms of biological processes, but they cannot be reduced to just this dimension

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Bike-share companies are transforming US cities – and they're just getting started

The humble bicycle, aided by smartphone technology, is resurging as an urban transportation option

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The Sustainable City

Living sustainably is not just about preserving the wilderness or keeping nature pristine. 

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