Students learn to assess unsafe situations For years, students in Detroit have had to deal with dangerous commutes to school. Calvin Colbert, executive director of Detroit Impact, started a Safe Routes to School program in 1995 in which community members monitored kids on their way to and from school. The program, which succeeded in reducing…
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Starting an organic garden does not have to be expensive. When you grow an organic garden, you can grow a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs all year round. With increasing interest in sustainability and homegrown produce, many individuals are turning to organic gardening in Brisbane as a way to live healthier and reduce grocery…
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Cycling infrastructure around the world is undergoing a renaissance, blending art, design, and sustainability into some of the most innovative solutions ever created. As cities race to reduce carbon emissions, ease traffic congestion, and encourage healthier lifestyles, they’ve turned to cycling as a practical and eco-friendly answer. These urban areas aren’t just building bike lanes—they’re…
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The river is never still and in Helen Bur’s latest mural painted for the MURArcos Festival in Arcos De Valdevez, neither are we. Titled Connected Rivers // Water Knows No Borders, the mural gently ripples with deeper meaning. It’s a meditation on movement, memory, and mutuality, and a visual reminder that what flows through us connects…
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Image by Jeffry S.S. from pexels.com In a move that’s equal parts strategic and spirited, Jetstar Airways has announced two new direct international routes from Australia to the Philippines—Brisbane to Cebu and Perth to Manila—set to launch in late 2025. For budget-conscious travellers, diaspora communities, and tropical dreamers alike, this expansion is more than a…
886: Tony Sarah on Earth Friendly Fertilizers. Exploring the importance of organic fertilizers. In This Podcast: Tony Sarah shares his background in the nursery business and the accidental discovery that led him to develop his organic fertilizer, Tony’s Magic Mix. He discusses the ingredients and scientific principles behind the fertilizer, focusing on soil health and…
Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Unlike a regular flood, a flash flood occurs suddenly, often catching people off guard and bringing a wall of water often filled with debris. Flash flooding often accompanies heavy rainfall, but what makes a flash flood dangerous is that it can often travel long distances to locations where no rain…
I’ve lived in a number of cities with subway or metro systems. Stations most often have a basic name that fits one of the following criteria where the station is: neighborhood name significant nearby landmark or regional facility cross streets. When I lived in Paris, my station was Breguet Sabin because rue Breguet and rue…
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Discover the heirloom leafy green that’s peppery, pretty, and perfect for your next salad. One of the unexpected joys I’ve discovered in my gardening journey? Uncovering the stories behind the plants I grow. Because sometimes, vegetables aren’t just ingredients — they carry with them culture, history, and heritage. Take mizuna, for example. This lovely green…
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img { border: 1px solid #FFFFFF; } Glad to share our new paper comparing accessibility to jobs by transport mode across 117 cities from 16 countries and 6 continents. This is the largest global comparative study of transport accessibility conditions conducted so far. The study was led by Hao Wu in collaboration with David Levinson…
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