Washington-based writer and editor reporting on development, cities and property rights for the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Online purchasing in the US surged during the pandemic and food delivery zones now reach 93% of the population. But cost and connectivity are still barriers.
US electric vehicle sales grew by 85% from 2020 to 2021, but public EV chargers are clustered in wealthier areas - more must be done to achieve access for all.
Extreme weather fuelled by climate change is driving millions of people from their homes and into cities, increasing strains on city budgets and housing.
Consumers across the world might now see information on packaging attempting to disclose a product's carbon footprint. Will a carbon label encourage greener choices?
The US is allocating $4.7 billion to plug old oil and gas wells. The plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could create up to 120,000 specialized green jobs.
America is seeing a growing trend in green spaces governed by local residents, bringing conservation, educational benefits and income to communities.
Around the world, technological innovations to capture, store, reuse or replace carbon pollution are on the rise. Products can include plastic, soap and fabrics.
A growing sector of the U.S. medical community is prescribing time outdoors in the same way that they would prescribe normal medication.
The Civilian Climate Corps is modelled in part on a 1930s Depression-era initiative and could create jobs and help tackle climate change across the United States.
Rising sea levels could put 300,000 US homes at risk by 2045. California is planning a 'managed retreat' roadmap with a 'buyout' funding plan to counter the threat.
Jane Gilbert, Miami's new chief 'heat officer', is working to spread awareness and also tackle equity issues associated with these rising temperatures.
In the US, the first 3D-printed homes are being built, including a project in Texas to build affordable housing to help tackle shortages and homelessness.
The new 1000 Cities Adapt Now initiative will focus on water resilience and using natural systems to protect urban areas from climate change impacts.
The International WELL Building Institute oversees a global set of standards for buildings aimed at promoting the health of their occupants, now with a focus on COVID-19.
COVID-19 has forced many vulnerable citizens to self-isolate. But contact-free, autonomous deliveries can be a lifeline and help reduce transmission rates.
