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Catalonia’s housing revolution: Where affordability meets sustainability
An alternative housing system is emerging across the region and it could create a global blueprint.
‘Agents of green transition’: Gujarat’s salt farmers signal a cleaner, fairer future for informal workers
In the salt flats of Gujarat, India, an unlikely green revolution is underway as informal salt farmers go solar.
This Swiss city offers lessons in integrated transport design
Researchers hope that the lessons learned from this redevelopment can help Europe at large.
In Frankfurt, residents can swap their cars for free public transport
The scheme has been particularly popular among low-income households.
‘Agroforestry’ returns: A just agricultural transition is taking root in Brazil
Agroforestry is the practice of growing trees and crops together on the same land. The indigenous system is making a comeback.
EU approves €1.8 billion in compensation for early coal plant closures in eastern Germany
The compensation covers lost profits and social costs to support employees as they transition to new jobs.
China’s CO2 emissions have now been flat or falling for 18 months
Power-sector emissions were flat in the third quarter, even as electricity demand growth accelerated to 6.1%.
Hamburg to set 2040 net-zero target after residents vote for stronger climate action
The referendum was initiated by youth climate movement Fridays for Future, and a wide range of civil society groups supported the initiative.
Boston’s food forests take root as a climate equity strategy
Once-empty lots have been overtaken by fruit trees and berry-filled bushes. These small forests are open to the public.
Berlin’s solar mandate drives surge in rooftop installations
The city government aims to increase solar capacity to 4,400 MW by 2035, according to its “Masterplan Solarcity”.