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We know how to decarbonize the built environment. So why is it such a big problem?

The history of civilization is one of constant change, especially when it comes to the built landscape. Over the millennia, many buildings have come and gone, replaced by more fit-for-purpose structures. But, in the process, many historically significant buildings have been lost or altered beyond repair.

Alison Todes’ profile on The Conversation

OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 16, 2023--

Comparisons have been made to the marriage equality plebiscite: many knew someone gay, maybe wanting to be married, and so it was personal. But very few white Australians know an indigenous person as a friend. It’s not just numbers - people identifying as LGBTI has been estimated as high as 11%, but is usually accepted at a third of that – the same percentage as indigenous. There are so many other factors.

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s takeover of the Bandar Malaysia development, aimed at ensuring optimal utilisation of strategic lands for people-oriented projects as outlined in the Budget 2024, will result in various benefits for the people, says an academician.

In the next 30 years, it’s predicted that 96 million children will be displaced by river floods alone.

NBA player-turned-actor Rick Fox has a new passion: sustainable concrete. His startup Partanna built its first carbon-negative home in the Bahamas.

FIRST City University College’s diploma programmes are aligned with industry best practices and current market demands, and this ensures its diploma graduates are well-equipped to thrive in their chosen professions, making them highly sought-after in the job market.

A new home in the Bahamas was built using alternative concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. It's a house that's supposed to help fight