Cities in low- and middle-income countries are experiencing a surge in urban heat island effects, driven by unplanned urban expansion, shrinking green spaces, and poor infrastructure, according to new ...

Environmental pressures also loom large. Many African cities face heightened climate risks, including flooding, drought and ...

A “demographic dividend,” economic growth potential brought on by a growing working-age population, together with rapid urbanization will accelerate economic development, or so the “Africa rising” ...

This article explores how rapid construction affects stray survival, why the issue deserves more attention, and what steps can be taken to protect the vulnerable animals struggling to coexist in human ...