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Transport

The road ahead

Even the most well-intentioned changes can leave people behind. Electric vehicles, for instance, are essential to secure the future of our planet but not everybody can afford one.

  • Issue #161
  • 4 min read
Illustration of a couple driving a convertible car on a coastal road with birds flying overhead
Business

Village green

Construction is one of the most environmentally damaging industries. In Copenhagen, one developer is trying to lead from the front – and swell its coffers in the process.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 7 min read
Village green
Affairs

World of difference

We scour the globe to source the brightest ideas and bravest moves going into 2022, from the UK’s new meteorological machine and Egypt’s medical resort to the Austrian townsfolk happy to be Fugging.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 20 min read
Woman in navy blazer standing on modern stone staircase in contemporary building interior.
Entrepreneurialism

In good company

We highlight 10 businesses doing it better – to the benefit of both planet and purse. From solar power in remote villages to firms lightening farming’s footprint, these companies are making a difference.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 14 min read
Illustration of a delivery driver in a red uniform operating an electric three-wheeler van with packages, a dog running alongside, and city buildings in the background.
Business

Branch network

It makes elegant, versatile and sustainable buildings but there’s now a global shortage of timber – and the issue is splintering global relations.

  • Issue #145
  • 4 min read
Branch network
Affairs

Cities

Los Angeles transforms its river, Helsinki goes deep for its heating and Prague’s tram lines go green.

  • Issue #141
  • 1 min read
Cities
Affairs

Preparing for the worst

Whether you’re faced with an accident, a fire or a less expected natural catastrophe, it pays to have a plan. Meet the experts who are laying the groundwork to keep us safe and sound.

  • The Forecast #11
  • 5 min read
People conducting controlled burning among tall eucalyptus trees in the Australian bush with smoke and small fires visible on the ground.
Transport

Is it time to take control of cruises?

Already under fire for their environmental impact, megaships were ill-equipped for a pandemic. Cruise expert Monty Mathisen tells us how the industry might adapt to stay afloat and win back public trust.

  • Issue #134
  • 3 min read
Is it time to take control of cruises?
Urbanism

Cities

Oslo’s governing mayor on how to green a city, a Mexican city gets a rebrand, car-sharing in Slovenia and Berlin’s rooftops are blooming.

  • Issue #119
  • 4 min read
Two men shake hands on stage while exchanging an award at the European Green Capital ceremony, with a woman applauding in the background.

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