The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new rule that mandates water utilities replace nearly all lead pipes nationwide within 10 years—a major move to eliminate a neurotoxin that affects our water supply. According to a news release from the Environmental Protection Agency, an additional $2.6 billion was pledged in
Asheville, among many other cities throughout America, has been touted as a climate haven – a city safe from the more immediate threats of the global climate crisis. It’s not a coastal city that has to contend with rising sea levels, nor is it a city on the edge of
The virtual and the real are colliding in a unique partnership that launched this month. Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games have created a new in-game experience for the popular Fortnite video game. Virtual Worlds: The collaboration, titled ‘Re:Imagine London’, is a video game experience within the game where players
Around the world, people are increasingly fleeing their homes due to the effects of climate change. An innovative new report from the C40 Cities coalition and the Mayors Migration Council studied the impact of climate change on internal migration for ten cities across three continents. Environmental Distress: Despite the vast
House hunting and the number one rule of real estate: “location, location, location” now comes with another factor to consider: climate risks. Zillow announced it will start to feature data on extreme weather trends on all of its real estate property listings. Zillows Search Map View will now include five
As global consumption of bottled water continues to surge, it’s fueling serious health and environmental concerns. With an estimated 1 million bottles bought every minute, the demand shows no signs of slowing, warn health experts in a BMJ Global Health commentary. 2 billion people globally rely on bottled water due
Cities across the U.S. are reimagining transportation infrastructure, recognizing that bike and walking trails are more than just recreational amenities—they’re vital components of an efficient and equitable transit system. Urban View: In a recent piece for Go Erie, Patrick Starr, executive vice president of the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, shines a
A fresh approach to urban mapping is making it easier to see how walkable your neighborhood really is. In February 2023, geographer Nat Henry introduced an interactive travel-time map that visualizes the proximity of essential destinations using color coding. Initially focused on Seattle, the map quickly went viral and gained