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Sponge Cities – The Future of Urban Life in a World of Extreme Change
How often throughout the year do you notice sudden weather changes in the city where you live—or in more urban places you visit—that clearly affect your mood? At times, it seems as though we don’t even know what we want:…
New York on the brink of a law on fully electric buildings?
It has long been known that buildings are among the largest polluters—not only globally, but also in the state of New York. According to currently available data, buildings are responsible for nearly 40 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in…
Does Exercise Make Sense When the Air Is Bad?
That evening, there wasn’t a single free parking space in front of my building, so I parked about a hundred meters away, near the playground. The fog was thick, and the heavy mix of smog and moisture was already pressing…
When Smog Enters Our Homes: How Much Do Air Purifiers Really Protect Us?
These days, air quality has once again become a central topic — and one of the major public health concerns. It’s a shame how quickly we forget about this problem as soon as warmer days arrive, but today I won’t…
A New Life for Old Turbine Blades: From Playgrounds to Surfboards
Producing clean energy is no longer enough for renewable sources to fully meet sustainability criteria. As their use grows and becomes an integral part of the everyday energy system, the questions move further: how do we store energy, how do…
Second-Hand Shopping Mall: Waste or 1.3 Million Dollars
Today I am presenting to you the second-hand shopping mall — a story about fashion and the circular economy. In the 21st century, trends change almost like on a conveyor belt. What was in one season may already be out…
The First Step Toward Net Zero: How Small Businesses Can Become Climate Heroes
According to data from the World Economic Forum, more than 400 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate around the world today. Together, they make up about 90 percent of all companies and generate more than half of global employment.…