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In May 2025, Breda in the Netherlands was officially recognized as the first National Park City within the European Union, marking a milestone in Europe’s urban sustainability movement. The designation was granted by the National Park City Foundation in collaboration with Salzburg Global and World Urban Parks, following a rigorous peer review and on-site assessment […]

New research from Tongji University in Shanghai reveals that green roofs can act as powerful filters for microplastics washed down by urban rainfall. In lab trials using rooftop models planted with Rhodiola rosea and Sedum lineare, the combination of vegetation and soil trapped up to 97.5% of plastic particles. Soil layers absorbed the majority, while

For Singapore, shade is more than comfort — it’s a way of life shaped by history and climate. As early as 1822, Stamford Raffles mandated shaded “five-foot ways” in building designs to shield people from heat and sudden tropical downpours. This tradition grew under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, when housing estates and walkways were

A new study suggests that rising global temperatures may unintentionally increase aircraft noise during take-offs. As the atmosphere warms, air becomes less dense, reducing the lift generated by aircraft wings. To compensate, planes climb at shallower angles, staying closer to the ground for longer and spreading noise across wider areas. Researchers estimate that by mid-century,

Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group has taken a bold step toward decarbonisation by securing a massive $2 billion loan in Chinese yuan—a reminder that the path to a green future often requires unlikely alliances. The five-year loan, backed by banks across China, Australia, and beyond, will help Fortescue fund renewable energy projects, slash emissions, and push

    In Taiwan, a forward-thinking entrepreneur is transforming discarded banana plants into eco-friendly textiles, reviving an age-old island tradition with a modern twist. For centuries, banana fibers—once woven into ropes and clothing—were largely abandoned with the rise of synthetic fabrics. Today, with growing concerns about fashion’s environmental footprint, innovators are rediscovering the strength, breathability, and

Researchers from Zhengzhou University (China) and the University of South Australia have developed a biodegradable metafilm made of polylactic acid (PLA) that passively cools buildings without electricity. In tests, the film reflected nearly 99% of incoming solar radiation and lowered surface temperatures by up to 9.2 °C during peak sunlight. It also helps buildings shed heat

In the forests of Odisha’s Koraput district, Adivasi women are creating powerful “dream maps” — community-led visions of how their lands should look if restored and protected from climate pressures. Working with a local NGO, women from 10 villages surveyed their common lands, documenting the disappearance of forests, fruits like mango and gooseberry, water bodies,

A growing number of Europeans are turning to frozen foods as a way to reduce food waste, according to a new survey by Nomad Foods. Nearly half of respondents across the UK, Italy, France, Germany, and Sweden reported buying more frozen products for this reason, with the UK leading the shift at almost 60%. The

The UK Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, has pledged to extract every last drop of oil and gas from the North Sea, reshaping the North Sea Transition Authority into a new regulator focused solely on maximising fossil fuel extraction. By stripping away its current climate-linked objectives, the move signals a hard pivot toward fossil