As temperatures rise around the world, city heat becomes increasingly unbearable during the hottest seasons. The urban heat ...

Urban sprawl and the uneven development of metropolitan America / Gregory D. Squires -- The environmental impacts of sprawl / David J. Cieslewicz -- Sprawl, concentration of poverty, and urban ...

An international group of leading scientists call for an urgent change in the governance of urban expansion as the world's cities continue to grow at unprecedented rates. From the impacts on the ...

Urbanization presents opportunities for economic growth, enhanced living standards, and increased cultural diversity. Historical data underscores this trend: since 1950, the world’s urban population ...

Cities are soaring upward at a greater rate than they are spreading out—reshaping resource use, the environment, and urban life, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of New ...

The climate conversation has traditionally revolved around sectors such as energy, transport, and industries; a greater spotlight on the intersection of climate change and social development has only ...

Explore how biofuels can revitalize rural India, curb migration, and promote sustainable urban growth for a balanced future.

MALTBY — Two urban growth proposals failed last month as Snohomish County Council attempted to balance the need for increased housing with protecting open space. On Dec. 18, county council member ...

Traffic stacks up on Highway 503, North of Highway 500 and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard during rush hour. The Vancouver City Council is weighing annexation options that could include the section ...