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An overlooked threat to the honey bee: Air pollution
A new study found that bees exposed to heavy smog died quicker in captivity.
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How will public transit change post-COVID? We had 5 experts weigh in.
From bike protests to staggered commute times, here’s how things might (literally) go in the future.
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Cities are shutting down bikeshares during curfews, stranding their own residents
On Wednesday, CitiBike will be required to end service at 6 p.m. — two hours before the curfew begins.
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Need a school bus? There’s an electric vehicle for that.
You'll sleep easier when the garbage trucks are electric.
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Malls are going back to their roots — as suburban town centers
You could fit a small town on the footprint of a mall. Now, some cities are doing that.
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What if we let the oceans into our cities?
Imagine this: A submerged city modeled on towers of ancient muck.
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Oslo wants to build the world’s first zero-emissions port
The Port of Oslo is electrifying ferries and taking other steps to slash emissions: “It’s what is necessary if we are going to reach the Paris Agreement.”
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Pete Buttigieg’s climate vision: Local fixes for a planet in crisis
The South Bend mayor’s approach to the climate crisis reflects his recent experiences with Indiana floods and his belief that cities can lead with solutions.
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Why New Delhi’s air is always so toxic this time of year
The stew of pollution that chokes India's capital in the fall and winter doesn’t have one single source.
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Grab your apocalypse bag — it’s fire season in California
If it's October, California must be on fire.
