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Melbourne’s urban forest of the future

The City of Melbourne’s urban forests are facing multiple challenges to their survival from climate change, population growth and urban heating....
Robert C. Brears
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Demand management reducing energy-water nexus pressures

Nearly half of all water withdrawn in the U.S. is used to cool thermoelectric power plants, ensuring they operate safely and...
Robert C. Brears
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The Nordic Eco-label successful 25 years on

The Nordic Eco-label is over 27 years old, making it one of the world’s oldest eco-labels. Shaped like a swan the...
Robert C. Brears
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Reducing the costs of land degradation from agriculture

Over the past two centuries, humans have converted or modified 70% of the world’s grasslands, 50% of the savannah, 45% of...
Robert C. Brears
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Water scarcity a catalyst for cooperation

Demand for water is projected to outstrip supply by 2030 as a result of numerous mega-trends including climate change, rapid economic...
Robert C. Brears
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Mixing education with food security

Urban farming is the growing of plants and the raising of animals within and around cities. Examples of food products grown...
Robert C. Brears
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Hamburg’s resilience plan

Cities around the world are being impacted by more frequent and severe weather-events. With global urban populations increasing rapidly, and cities...
Robert C. Brears
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Berlin becoming a climate-friendly city

This year, Berlin launched the BerlinStrategy | Urban Development Concept Berlin 2030. The BerlinStrategy revolves around three key themes in achieving...
Robert C. Brears
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Rotterdam on the path to becoming a resilient city

A resilient city according to resilientcity.org is one that “has developed capacities to help absorb future shocks and stresses to its...
Robert C. Brears
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Chicago’s buildings leading the way in energy efficiency

Since the birth of the skyscraper, Chicago has played a leading role as an innovative hub for architecture and construction. This...
Robert C. Brears
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