Bad air continues to choke Delhi-NCR: AQI in ‘very poor’ zone at 341; GRAP-4 curbs lifted

DELHI: A dense layer of smog covered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 341 at 7 am, ...
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High-speed rail line could see long tunnels beneath Montreal, Toronto, raising costs

A planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Quebec City will include tunnels in Montreal and possibly Toronto, says ...
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Oregon fire department works to prevent urban wildfires before they start

Portland, Oregon, is working to battle the growing threat of urban wildfires in areas where dense trees meet urban landscapes ...

Limiting urban sprawl requires establishing clear targets and limits to expansion, new study proposes

Cities need clear limits and targets on urban sprawl to understand whether planning tools like greenbelts and denser ...

Understanding the rising cost of renters insurance

TheZebra reports rising renters insurance premiums due to inflation, crime rates, and climate risks, while affordability ...

Moncton council approves master plan for new high-density neighbourhood called Station Yards

It may take 10 to 15 years to build, but Moncton city council has approved a master plan that promises to make room for about ...
IEEE

Dynamics of Impervious Surfaces and Vegetation in Core Urban Areas of Global Megacities

Abstract: Although many studies have shown that the expansion of impervious surfaces such as artificial buildings and roads is accompanied by a decrease in urban vegetation, recent studies have also ...