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The British Front Garden: An Institution In Danger Of Being Paved Over

The paving of front gardens to make room for more parking in British cities is aggravating environmental problems.
25 August 2004 - 6:00am
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Developing Nations Grow Faster

99 percent of the world's population growth through 2050 will take place in developing countries.
19 August 2004 - 11:00am
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Libeskind, Hadid, Isozaki To Transform Milan

Primary architect of the new World Trade Center, Daniel Libeskind, Pritzker Prize winner Zaha Hadid, and leading Japanese architect Arata Isozaki's design of three "pasta" towers will radically change the Milan skyline.
9 August 2004 - 10:00am
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Bio-diversity, Habitats Lost As Parks Are Tidied

UK local authorities are felling trees and clearing undergrowth in city parks, citing risks of crime and litigation, but in doing so, they reduce the variety of species and habitats in the parks which are vital to city dwellers.
28 July 2004 - 6:00am
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Are Landmark Buildings Ruining Our Cities?

Should we care about what iconic buildings really contribute to the neighborhoods that surround them?
26 July 2004 - 1:00pm
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Are SUV Drivers 'Idiots'?

The Mayor of London wants to levy a double congestion charge on SUVs. Are SUV owners "bad people"?
23 July 2004 - 6:00am
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France's Market Based Approach To Regulating SUVs

SUVs and other gas guzzlers would pay tax, while enviro-friendly cars would get rebates.
7 July 2004 - 11:00am
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British Social Housing Programs in Disarray

Recently released report accuses the British government's housing agency of having "lost its vision."
1 July 2004 - 12:00pm
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British Government Does U-Turn On Transport Policy

After years of cuts, Britain's Labour party is considering reinvesting in road projects.
30 June 2004 - 6:00am
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New British Embassies Blend Security And Style

The new buildings will embrace local design while reflecting today's global environment.
11 June 2004 - 11:00am
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Europeans Share Cars, Save Money

Rather than own a car they barely use, many Europeans are forming joint-use car clubs to ease the hassle of city life without a loss of independence.
11 June 2004 - 6:00am
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'Thames Town' Brings British Life to China

Shanghai's plan to move 500,000 people into 'Disneyland developments.'
2 June 2004 - 1:00pm
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Holland's Floating Houses

Two-thirds of the Dutch live below sea level. A potential solution? Houses are built on hollow concrete pontoons.
27 May 2004 - 1:00pm
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Be Carbon-Neutral

It's the latest hip trend in the entertainment world: carbon neutrality.
25 May 2004 - 9:00am
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Manchester's City Center Is Having Growing Pains

Manchester UK has been so successful in attracting new residents back to the town center, that planners now must balance rival claimants for shrinking space.
12 May 2004 - 5:00am
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Funding Problems Plague British Rail Projects

Experts warn that urban regeneration and 'sustainable communities' plans could be jeopardised.
11 May 2004 - 5:00am
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England Faces What America Faces

Grassroots opposition confronts government attempts to build more homes to reduce commuting.
10 May 2004 - 11:00am
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Blowing In The Wind

The world's fastest expansion of renewable energy stirs up controversy.
10 May 2004 - 10:00am
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A Royal Pain for British Architects?

Twenty years after Prince Charles' tirade on Modern architecture, a look at the effect it has had on British architecture.
6 May 2004 - 9:00am
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What Role Should Big Industry Play In Protecting The Environment?

British environmental groups upset over prime minister's backing of new climate change group supported by big business.
28 April 2004 - 10:00am
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