From electric cars to living architecture, there are loads of green ways in which we make our urban spaces better places to be. Here are ten of the best. Keep reading >>
The Netherlands is being proactive in its response to the threat of flooding due to global warming. Solutions include expensive feats of engineering and simpler measures. Keep reading >>
High-speed rail is considered a popular public transport solution, but such rail routes come with an environmental cost. Is there a better way to connect cities? Keep reading >>
Faced with the wrath of the elements and coastal erosion, Blackgang Chine on England's Isle of Wight is an amusement park that is literally falling into the sea. Keep reading >>
These garbage dumps and landfills in the less developed world are not only a place for unwanted trash; they also provide a place to live and work for thousands of people. Keep reading >>
Largely running above ground, many of Mumbai's water pipelines have existed for over a century, supplying water to the city – and to those who live all along them. Keep reading >>
From the Sahel food crisis, to Peru's mysterious wildlife deaths, to droughts and cyclones – El Niño could make big news if it develops in 2012. Keep reading >>
If you thought lynchings were a thing of the past, think again. Get the lowdown on the reason why so many people are beaten to death or set on fire in Latin America. Keep reading >>