Source(s): Dialogue Earth Urban trees are on the rise but researchers are only starting to uncover the best way to cool cities with them. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today,” so the saying goes. Trees have been touted as solutions to many environmental problems, from […]
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Air pollution poses a significant environmental health risk, resulting in approximately 6.7 million premature deaths annually due to both ambient and household air pollution. Mitigating risk requires a multidisciplinary approach that spans policy, industry, and the health sector. Lorna Rothery discussed this topic with Heather Adair-Rohani, Unit Head of Air Quality, Energy and Health at
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Natural hazards and climate change can threaten the operation and safety of industrial facilities. OECD, UNECE and the JRC publish a risk management guide for senior leaders in industry and public authorities. There is growing awareness that natural hazards can have significant impacts on the safety of industrial assets and operations. Natural hazards, such as
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Maider Etxebarria, the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz and a Member of ICLEI Europe’s Regional Executive Committee, discusses Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy for leveraging nature-based solutions for urban resilience Vitoria-Gasteiz, a city of over 259,000 people at the political heart of the Basque Country, is a paragon of long-term planning for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Our work has
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