Is climate change in itself necessarily a threat to humans?
Climate change is as old as the estimated 4.54 billion years that the Earth has existed. Over the past five hundred million years, global temperatures[…]
No time to waste
‘No time to waste’ was first used as a slogan by Greenpeace in the early 90s. It became one of Greenpeace’s most iconic ‘crisis’ campaign[…]
How you are turned into a national security threat
At the start of April 2026 there were 5.79 billion social media user identities with an annual growth of 5.4 percent. This indicates that more[…]
About the world of today…
About the world of today… The world we knew in the 20th century no longer exists. Much has changed since the end of the Second[…]
How the 15-minute city concept needs to make cities more liveable and inclusive under the pressure of urbanisation and its democratic legitimacy
In 1800, less than ten percent of the world’s population lived in urban areas. Since the second half of the 20th century, urbanisation has been[…]
Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities? Part VI: How seriously urban noise pollution has to be taken, and what smart solutions are available
Aircrafts, trains, motor vehicles, industry, construction, wind turbines, and leisure activities cause environmental noise. Noise pollution is considered one of the greatest environmental risks to[…]
Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities? Part V: Is there a global waste crisis and can smart technology be part of the solution?
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Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities? Part IV: What are the risks of urban soil pollution, how is it mitigated smart, and what is the feasibility of these measures?
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Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities? Part III: Is the world running out of freshwater and can smart cities be part of the solution?
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Can smart cities deliver on their promise to be more sustainable, resilient and equitable than other cities? Part II: LONGREAD: How smart city policy contributes to urban air quality
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