A new study into Australia’s water says it needs to be a urgent priority
An article in ABC Australia. It was just a few years ago that we were showering with buckets and dobbing in the neighbours for washing the car on the wrong day. But as the crippling drought has subsided, our water crisis has fallen off the radar. Australians use more water per capita than anyone in Read on…
In Jokowi Era, Taking a United Stand on Biodiversity
An article by Rosyid Nurul Hakiim, The Jakarta Globe. Before dawn last Friday, Indonesia experienced an incredible shock. The House of Representatives decided to pass a bill abolishing the direct elections of governors, district heads and mayors, and giving local legislatures the power to appoint regional leaders. The move ignited popular unrest, with citizens taking Read on…
Friday Fun: The futuristic, sustainable cities inspired by arcology
An article by Carrie Dellesky, The City Fix. By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to grow to 9.6 billion, with 66% living in cities. How can we accommodate urbanization while avoiding costly urban sprawl that can lead to unequal access to transport and increased greenhouse gas emissions? The efficient, dense, self-contained cities of arcology are Read on…