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Oil Supply Crunch May Hit In Five Years

20 August 2008 - 5:00am
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Using the term 'oil supply crunch' as opposed to 'peak oil', this British report indicates that the oil crisis will hit by 2013, with prices jumping to $200/barrel. It states that the problem is not insufficient oil but obstacles to its extraction.

Brits Say US Cities Should Look To UK's Successes

14 June 2008 - 5:00am
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Dermot Finch of the Centre for Cities, an independent research group, says that the U.S. could learn a lot from the U.K.'s urban renaissance.

Church Vs. Casino

13 June 2008 - 9:00am
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It's ethics vs. economics in a debate over a proposed casino in Stranraer, Scotland.

New Bike Racks Thwart Theft

23 May 2008 - 6:00am
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A new design for a public bike rack could help prevent crime.

Green Buildings Need Green Cities

30 April 2008 - 12:00pm
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While cities are focused on promoting green 'buildings', planners and landscape architects need to advocate more green city planning.

Redevelopment On Horizon For India's 'Recycling' Slum

21 April 2008 - 5:00am
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Plans to redevelop Asia's largest slum will displace over 1 million people, many of whom earn their livelihood recycling Mumbai's trash.

New High-Speed Train Introduced In France

6 February 2008 - 6:00am
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A train capable of reaching speeds of 224 mph has been unveiled in France.

Finding A Housing Balance: Houses Vs. Apartments

14 November 2007 - 6:00am
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A planning expert in Wales is warning that many cities are endanger of pushing families out to the suburbs by focusing solely on high-density development.

India To Draft National Climate Change Plan

15 July 2007 - 1:00pm
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Government will draft a policy to address deforestation, melting glaciers, and energy-efficient economic growth but officials did not mention cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

A French Industrial Town's Renewal

7 May 2007 - 8:00am
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With strong municipal involvement, the town of Roubaix has attracted textile shops and created cultural places in industrial buildings.

Mumbai's Latest Traffic Headache: A Commercial Aircraft

7 May 2007 - 5:00am
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As if Mumbai didn't have enough traffic problems, a Boeing 737 jet was left abandoned on a busy street, only to mysteriously disappear several days later.

Perth: The World's First Ghost City?

6 May 2007 - 7:00am
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A desert metropolis of suburbs nearing the two million residents mark, Perth is quickly draining its underground aquifers to keep its gardens green.

Linking Parking Fees To Emissions

4 April 2007 - 8:00am
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One London borough has taken to charging higher parking fees to the owners of high-emission vehicles.

China's Landscape Transformed By Automobile

28 March 2007 - 8:00am
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In 20 short years, the country has become the second largest car market in the world, and is in the midst of a road building bonanza.

UK Cities Planning New Wave Of Skyscrapers

10 March 2007 - 10:00am
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British planners have green-lighted a dizzying array of new high-rise projects, though some question the benefits of building tall.

Dry Days: Water Shortage In Mumbai

28 December 2006 - 8:00am
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With officials deciding to shutdown the city's water system for 24 hours to make repairs, Mumbaikars creatively meet the challenges of daily life without running water for a day.

The Best Parking Spot In Britain

23 November 2006 - 6:00am
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A parking enthusiast drives around the United Kingdom to find the best car park experience.

New Policy To Address Mumbai's Severe Housing Crisis

16 November 2006 - 3:00pm
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A new government policy aims to address the severe housing shortage in Mumbai, India, by promoting new construction and increasing foreign investment.

Mexico Furious Over Border Fence

27 October 2006 - 8:00am
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President Bush approves plans for a 700km border fence between the United States and Mexico, to the dismay of the Mexican government and immigrant advocates.

Top Ten Most Polluted Spots on Earth

23 October 2006 - 5:00am
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The Blacksmith Institute has released a list of the 10 most polluted spots on earth. Three of the hotspots are in Russia, with the remainder in various countries.
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