Urban forests, wooden skyscrapers and 3D-printed homes: these are the pioneering city initiatives that could help save the planet
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The cities and businesses making a cleaner, greener future for the planet – plus what you can do right now
7 ways to have a greener, more eco-friendly Christmas in 2021
‘Tis the season to be jolly – and maybe do your bit for the planet, too
Why we’re changing how we cover travel – starting now
Post-pandemic and post-COP26, we need to rethink the way we go about our daily lives
Sustainable travel: 12 ways to be a better tourist right now
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
Could floating cities be the future?
As sea levels rise worldwide, architects think city living might be more enduring if it’s waterborne
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Cities doing great stuff around the world
Indonesia has named a new capital city because Jakarta is sinking
Indonesia has named a new capital city because Jakarta is sinking
Flooding is causing buildings to collapse – so the country is building an all-new administrative centre
Every new building in Brighton now has to feature these ‘beehive bricks’
Every new building in Brighton now has to feature these ‘beehive bricks’
They must also have at least three bird boxes
13 amazing projects that made cities around the world greener in 2021
13 amazing projects that made cities around the world greener in 2021
In an age of climate catastrophe, these cities are innovating toward a better, healthier and more sustainable world
Paris is banning cars from the centre – here’s what that would look like in your city
Paris is banning cars from the centre – here’s what that would look like in your city
The City of Light plans to block off the first four arrondissements to vehicles. That’s massive. But what would it mean for other cities?
21 amazing things cities are doing to fight the climate crisis
21 amazing things cities are doing to fight the climate crisis
Urban forests, wooden skyscrapers and 3D-printed homes: these are the pioneering city initiatives that could help save the planet
How Basel started a green-roof revolution in Europe
How Basel started a green-roof revolution in Europe
One way to lower energy costs, reduce flooding AND improve biodiversity? Cover every new building in plants
Plan a trip that doesn’t hurt the planet
Now’s the time to build a better, more responsible tourism industry
10 once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experiences that put animals first
As the world opens up again, we can plan our wildlife encounters in a kinder and more thoughtful way
11 of the most incredible train journeys around the world
Feed your wanderlust with our ultimate guide to the world’s greatest railway adventures
These 7 amazing destinations are pushing for sustainable tourism
The time has come to travel more considerately – and these countries are showing us how
10 eco-friendly travel companies you can feel good about booking with
Let your vacation dollars do some good when you book with these sustainable and ethical travel companies
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More great stuff going on worldwide
Indonesia has named a new capital city because Jakarta is sinking
Flooding is causing buildings to collapse – so the country is building an all-new administrative centre
Every new building in Brighton now has to feature these ‘beehive bricks’
They must also have at least three bird boxes
This epic rail and sea adventure will take you all the way from London to Cairo
Take in the Swiss Alps, Amalfi Coast, Jerusalem and the Egyptian pyramids on this epic organised tour
Denmark wants to make all domestic flights fossil fuel-free by 2030
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the goal in a New Year speech
The ‘world’s happiest country’ is reopening its most sacred hiking trail after 60 years
You can walk the whole length of the country on a 250-mile-long route through meadows, forests and mountains
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You can now travel all the way from Portugal to Singapore by train
The route connects Paris, Moscow, Beijing and Bangkok, making it the longest rail journey in the world
There will soon be an epic bike path running along Italy’s Adriatic coast
The seaside cycling route will open on a disused railway line in spring 2022
13 amazing projects that made cities around the world greener in 2021
In an age of climate catastrophe, these cities are innovating toward a better, healthier and more sustainable...
A first look at the Orient Express trains that will return to Italy in 2023
The legendary rail service is making a big comeback, with six brand-new trains running all the way to Istanbul
Paris is banning cars from the centre – here’s what that would look like in your city
The City of Light plans to block off the first four arrondissements to vehicles. That’s massive. But what would...