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31. America's Greenest Cities: (News); ... environment extends to urban living, prompting NerdWallet’s curiosity: Even though we all know that the city we live in influences our transportation and energy choices, how do environmental impacts differ ...; Created on 22 April 2015
32. City Ants love Junk Food - but then again, who doesn't?: (News); We know that many animals have adapted to deal with our sprawling urbanization, but a new study reveals that ants might also be getting in on the act by developing a taste for our waste food scraps and ...; Created on 08 April 2015
33. Encouraging planting trees will sequester carbon and conserve habitat: (News); ... Current land-use trends in the United States will significantly increase urban land development by mid-century, along with a greater than 10 percent reduction ...; Created on 23 September 2014
34. Climate change and urban sprawl alter Iditarod race ...: (News); WASILLA, Alaska (Reuters) - Urban sprawl and dwindling snow have forced organizers of the world's most famous sled-dog race to bypass Wasilla, a fast-growing Alaskan city that calls itself "Home of t ...; Created on 28 February 2008
35. Study shows urban sprawl continues to gobble up land ...: (News); â€œWe found that the areas where sprawl increased the most were in the exurban areas â€“ out beyond even the suburbs,â€ said Elena Irwin, co-author of the study and associate professor of environmental ...; Created on 18 December 2007
36. Researchers Rewrite Origins Of Ancient Urban Sprawl ...: (News); ... at the ancient settlement of Tell Brak, in north-east Syria, have produced fresh evidence that indicates the first urban settlements were the result of natural migration, and not the artificial creation ...; Created on 07 September 2007
37. On Beyond Organic: Urban Sprawl ...: (News); In just ten years, the town of Antioch (Bay Area) has grown from 62,200 to 90,500 residents, and is expected to reach 120,000 by 2025, according to research by the Greenbelt Alliance. But at what cost? ...; Created on 29 June 2005
38. Suburban Sprawl Linked to Chronic Ailments ...: (News); Warning: Suburban sprawl may be hazardous to your health. A report released Monday found that people who live in sprawling metropolitan areas are more likely to report chronic health problems such as high ...; Created on 28 September 2004
39. Sustainable Cities: Meeting the Challenge of Rapid Urbanization the Focus of "Planet Under Pressure 2012" ...: (News); Addressing the social, environmental and economic challenges associated with rapid and growing urbanization is bringing some 3,000 experts from around the world together in London this week for the "Plane ...; Created on 28 March 2012
40. Cut the Sprawl, Cut the Warming: (News); ... is a new law â€” the nationâ€™s first â€” intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by curbing urban sprawl and cutting back the time people have to spend in their automobiles.For years, while Washington ...; Created on 07 October 2008

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