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Rising seas will drown mangrove forests -- ScienceDaily - 0 views
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Mangrove forests around the Indo-Pacific region could be submerged by 2070, international research says. Even with relatively low sea-level rises, many mangrove forests had a poor outlook according to an ecologist.
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Mangrove forests around the Indo-Pacific region could be submerged by 2070, international research says. Even with relatively low sea-level rises, many mangrove forests had a poor outlook according to an ecologist.
Mexico City: water torture on a grand and ludicrous scale | Cities | theguardian.com - 2 views
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A grossly inefficient sewage system makes the city's tap water filthy and consigns millions to disease, will it ever improve?
Dharavi redevelopment project: Hurdles slow down progress | The Indian Express - 1 views
Dharavi Redevelopment Project : Read Dharavi Redevelopment Project Latest News, Photos,... - 1 views
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Series of short articles detailing the progress of the Dharavi redevelopment project.
The Great Barrier Reef | wwf - 0 views
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A short introduction to the Great Barrier Reef and its importance. Links to the Living Planet Report 2014, a video (6:09 minutes) on the challenges to the reef posed by industry, agriculture and tourism. The video ends with how better farming choices help.
World Heritage places - The Great Barrier Reef, Queensland - More information - 3 views
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Reasons for the World Heritage Committee decision to list the Great Barrier Reef. Site includes links to State Party Report on state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef for 2013 and 2012.
Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 - GBRMPA - 0 views
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The Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2009 is a stock-take of the Great Barrier Reef, its management and its future.
Kolkata - TIME Special Report: The World at 7 Billion - TIME - 0 views
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Background information on megacities including spatial characteristics, problems and attempts to address them.
Lateline - 20/04/2010: Corporations undermine Cairo rubbish recyclers - 0 views
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A Coptic Christian community has had the job of recycling much of Cairo's garbage, feeding organic waste to its pigs and salvaging every conceivable reusable product. Their livelihood is threatened by private industry.
Eldis - id21 Archive - 0 views
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Waste collection in Cairo. Changes being introduced by the government threaten to destroy the livelihood of the Zabaleen people.
▶ The Zabaleem of Cairo - YouTube - 0 views
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The Zabaleen and their recycling industry under threat by government programs. Balanced view of their life style and place in society.
An urbanist's guide to the Mumbai slum of Dharavi | Cities | theguardian.com - 0 views
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Living conditions and challenges of living in Dharavi, including issues to consider with redevelopment.
NAE Website - Megacities and the Developing World - 0 views
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Reasons that it's important to study the growth of megacities
The World's Fastest-Growing Cities | Newgeography.com - 0 views
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Discussion and examples of growing cities in the world. Examples of some megacities include reasons for growth.
The rise of megacities - interactive | Global development | theguardian.com - 0 views
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Interactive article focusing on issues growing cities face and projects in place to tackle these issues. Excellent for background information as well as more depth for cities: Lagos (Nigeria), Mexico City, Dhaka(Bangladesh), Shenzhen (China).
▶ A Profile of Dharavi - Mumbai, India - YouTube - 0 views
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A brief profile of Dharavi, one of the largest informal settlements in the world, situated in the city of Mumbai, India. Concerns shared by residents about proposed government development.
▶ The Mumbai Makeover - YouTube - 0 views
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Located in the heart of Mumbai, the Dharavi slum is like a city within the city. Now ambitious plans for redevelopment mean its days are numbered. Shows the industry generated by the slum. (2008)
Can Mexico City's roof gardens help the metropolis shrug off its smog? | Global develop... - 1 views
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Green roofs sprouting across Mexican capital not only purify the air but aid recovery of hospital patients, says environment chief. Note podcast: The global battle for clean air.
Daily chart: Mushrooming megacity property prices in China | The Economist - 0 views
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Interactive chart showing latest figures on housing affordability in Chinese megacities. Click on the link for "For whom the bubble blows" to read the full article, including some government measures to support megacity property buyers.