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Rapid urbanization will take a heavy toll on public health if city planning and development do not incorporate measures to tackle air pollution, warns a report launched in Beijing last month.
There are now 23 megacities in the world, compared with just two 60 years ago…
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Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation, IPCC
Climate change is amplifying risks from drought, floods, storms and rising seas, threatening all countries, and nations should prepare, an international panel of climate scientists warned in a report. The IPCC report was drawn up by 220 scientists and economists from 62 countries, who pored over thousands of published studies. The report pointed in particular at coastal megacities.
City Pavement Affects Weather and Foster Build-up of Polluted Air
Urban development is exacerbating air pollution in coastal regions, new research says. The study, led by researchers at the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), found that the sprawl of strip malls and other paved areas can affect weather patterns, trapping pollutants and hurting air quality during the summer months.
Cities to Face Sharply Rising Costs for Garbage Treatment
A new, far-reaching World Bank report on the state of municipal solid waste around the world predicts a sharp rise in the amount of garbage generated by urban residents between now and 2025.
