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Confronting the Climate Crisis

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Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on December 11, 2024

Spain introduces paid climate leave after deadly floods

Spain’s leftwing government has approved “paid climate leave” of up to four days to allow workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month after floods killed at least 224 people. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on December 3, 2024

Dutch suburb where residents must grow food on at least half of their property

In the suburb of Oosterwold, a living experiment in urban agriculture, the 5,000 inhabitants find different creative ways to fulfil the unique stipulation. When Marco de Kat starts planning his meals, he doesn’t need to travel far for fresh food. Right outside his house is an 800 square metre plot with all sorts of produce […]

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on December 2, 2024

Our Planet is Precious: Reasons for Hope

As our climate stability ends and nature declines at rates unprecedented in human history, Sir David Attenborough talks about the urgent need for action. Cambridge University is the global epicentre for innovative climate and nature initiatives, driving solutions with significant impacts on society and the environment. Learn about the pioneering solutions coming out of Cambridge […]

Posted by Elaine Bradbee on November 29, 2024

Why Are Some Cities ATTRACTING Storms While Others REPEL Them?

Absolutely essential thing for planners and engineers to know about cities and extremes. Spread the word

Posted by Cheryl Bradbee on November 15, 2024

Academia’s mission is to accelerate the world’s research – relation between Climate Change and Art practice

Academia’s mission is to accelerate the world’s research, believing in the power of science as a transformative lever for technological progress. I am using it quite often to find [and read papers and books about the relation between Climate Change and Art practice. The following are just the five latest examples. Spread the word

Posted by Aleksandar Janicijevic on November 11, 2024

Architecture Climate Change and Society

Call for Course Proposals Submission Deadline: November 20, 2024 Education in architecture and urbanism is well positioned creatively and critically to address the exigencies of climate change. However, pedagogical methods that prioritize immediate applicability, often with a technological emphasis, can come at the expense of teaching and research that explore the sociocultural and geopolitical dimensions […]

Posted by Ivan Martinovic on November 6, 2024

Greenhouse gas concentrations surge again to new record in 2023

Greenhouse gas levels surged to a new record in 2023, committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years to come, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Carbon dioxide (CO2) is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than any time experienced during human existence, rising by more than 10% in just two […]

Posted by Ivan Martinovic on October 29, 2024