Sponge Cities: The Ultimate Solution to Tackle Urban Floods

Yu Kongjian, known as the Frederick Law Olmsted of China, is revolutionizing urban landscapes. According to NPR, his innovative approach to architecture goes beyond aesthetics and focuses on creating “sponge cities” to combat increasing flooding in urban areas. Wired advocates for cities like New York and Los Angeles to embrace this concept, emphasizing the …

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The Disturbing Connection Between Nickel Mining and Deforestation in Indonesia

Stay up to date with the latest information on deforestation by signing up for the Deforestation myFT Digest. This free newsletter will be delivered directly to your inbox, ensuring that you are always well-informed. Several major companies, including US carmaker Ford, Brazil’s Vale, China’s Tsingshan, and Hong Kong’s Jardine Matheson, have invested in nickel projects …

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US Declines Funding Pledge for UN Climate Fund: An Alarming Setback in Climate Financing.

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Climate change myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The US has failed to pledge money to the world’s biggest multilateral climate fund at its second fundraising conference, highlighting wealthy governments’ struggle to support poorer nations suffering from the impact of global warming. The …

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Uncovering Canada’s Climate Catastrophe: Fire Weather by John Vaillant Provides an Insightful Frontline Perspective

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Books myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. July was the world’s hottest month on record. Wildfires this summer destroyed a Hawaiian city and prompted evacuations in Canada, Greece, and Thailand. Floods devastated towns in Vermont in July and killed thousands of Libyans in …

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