Citizen Scientists Build the Clearest Picture Yet of Urban Rivers
Thousands of low-cost sensors are revealing how waterways change block by block.
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16 STORIESReporting and perspectives on cities.
The Neighborhoods Learning to Live With More Water
Rain gardens and restored wetlands are becoming part of urban flood protection.
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The Cities Turning Empty Offices Into Homes
Planners are testing how yesterday’s business districts can become tomorrow’s neighborhoods.
Read the storyA New Role for Old Mines in the Energy Transition
Engineers are exploring storage, geothermal heat, and the reuse of industrial sites.
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A New Generation of Rail Links Is Redrawing the Travel Map
Cross-border projects are making slower, lower-carbon journeys more practical.
Read the storyFarmers Test a More Precise Approach to Water
Low-cost monitoring is helping growers make the most of a limited resource.
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