Today, over half of the world’s population lives in cities.

About 1.1 billion urban residents live in slums or slum-like conditions due to rapid urbanization.

Well-planned, funded & managed cities are key to achieving the #GlobalGoals . un.org/sustainabledev…

Slowing Chinese urbanization removes one of the biggest disinflationary forces in the world of the last 20 years.

Rapid urbanization in the Philippines is resulting in a significant increase in waste, estimated to reach 28,000 tons per day by 2025.

Find out how an app is helping the government manage waste collection and contribute to a cleaner urban environment: ow.ly/zJQv50QNg8P

Ancient Urbanization in the Pacific, predates western influence ...

Unearthing a significant shift in our understanding of Pacific history, researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) have unveiled groundbreaking findings: the inception of cities in the Pacific

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#China 's rapid urbanization is sinking its cities, w/ nearly half experiencing measurable subsidence, posing grave risks due to sea level rise. This is an env. issue for millions living in low-lying areas.1/3 Northrop Gundam ∀ 2.0 捍禦の大佐 中国民主人权联盟/Chinese Democracy & Human Rights Alliance yücel tanay npr.org/2024/04/18/124…

Meet #GodfreyTemba , biomedical scientist, lecturer and Immunologist at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College. Expert in immunity, inflammation, & metabolism, exploring urbanization's impact on health. #BiomedicalScience #HealthResearch
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more urbanization = less births razibkhan.com/p/roma-termini…

A sad bird in the big city.

Urbanization is causing species of birds to either find new home or adapt to the new conditions. So this blue jay took up smoking #bird #art

'How reliable is the IPCC's current estimate of the urbanization bias problem?'

China's real estate sector is poised for continued growth as the urban population and living standards rise. China's urbanization rate has reached 66.16% by 2023, about 15 percentage points lower than developed countries, indicating substantial demand for housing to support the

Great dataset for one of the greatest public policy imperatives of our time -- getting rapid urbanization in the Global South right 🌇🌇

📢 New paper from the team! Life always finds a way and our #MarineGEO ARMS are showing it - Unique marine habitats formed by coastal #urbanization contribute to the total #diversity of Pearl River Delta region ⬇️🪸🐠🪼

Urbanization and Water Quality Degradation: Urban expansion intensifies pollution from sewage, industrial discharge, and runoff, degrading water quality, harming aquatic life, and threatening public health, necessitating integrated urban water management strategies.

This week, our @mschimezie shared a development expert comment with AP News on issue of #urbanization , #housing , and adequate infrastructure provisions for informal settlements in African cities, including #Abidjan . #Developmentblossoming

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Urbanization trends are reshaping cities across the globe.
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Urbanization has revolutionized the world, but it has also brought about significant challenges, particularly in waste disposal. The improper disposal of waste poses a serious threat to the functionality of efficient urban drainage systems, leading to environmental degradation,

Religious edicts allowing eating chickens & eggs during fasts & Increasing urbanization, prioritized making greater usage of chickens in the Middle Ages. This led to an increase in alleles in chickens related to reduced aggression & faster onset of egg-laying.

“Citi contends #copper is now entering its second mega bull rally of the century after that of the 2010s, when China’s industrialization and urbanization drained stocks and sent the price soaring above the $10,000 level for the first time ever.”

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