09
Mar
The jaw-dropping fall in oil prices over the past few months has many experts scratching their heads as to what happened. Read more
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All posts tagged politics
The potting shed is a familiar signifier of a place where grumpy old men escape for some time to themselves. Read more
With Mexico's new President taking over the reigns on December 1st, many are wondering what is in store for the country. While closing the income inequality gap remains a challenge, the President will also need to address the exponential growth of private vehicles on Mexico’s roads. Read more
In a country which still generates 90% of its electricity from burning coal, acting on sustainability is clearly yet to become a major priority in South Africa. But the country's leaders are watching COP17 closely. Read more
17
Nov
The Dutch capital is better known for its bicycle network than its input to the political agenda of Europe’s sustainable communities. And rightly so. Every day, Amsterdam demonstrates the positive effects of having a dense urban bicycle network. Read more
These are some tough economic times. Governments across the globe are trying all kinds of tricks to keep things ticking over, with varying degrees of success. But could bicycle networks benefit cities, providing a relatively inexpensive way to boost local economies? Read more
14
Nov
We spend a lot of time talking about sustainability, despite there being no agreed definition on what it actually is. So what exactly makes a sustainable community, and how can urban bicycle networks contribute in their development? Read more
11
Oct
If you were to list symbols of American consumerism, it's likely the words “shopping mall” would come to mind pretty quickly. But is all this set to change? Will there one day be an America where consumers have never stepped foot in a shopping mall? Read more