Environment
WB helps Vietnam cope with urban flood risks
The World Bank (WB) said on February 14 that it will continue to support Vietnam in controlling and coping with flood risks through loans, technical assistance and input…
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Articles about Urbanization
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Environment
More than one billion people lack clean water by 2050
More than one billion people living in major cities around the world will face the risk of serious water shortage by 2050, due to climate change and rapid urbanization.
Environment
Earthquake due to ... urbanization
Scientists warn that the risk of earthquakes is increasing with rapid globalization.
Environment
Potential of urban forestry
The rate of population growth and urbanization out of control in developing countries has been causing many environmental and social consequences.
Environment
Environmental protection technologies
Currently, Vietnam has a rapid urbanization speed. Research and application of new technologies to help protect the environment are becoming an urgent requirement.
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Photos of Anthropocene: How do people devastate the Earth?
Extensive photographs of industrialization, urbanization and deforestation by Edward Burtynsky show how humans are destroying the Earth.
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10 rivers are forced to go to the ground
Industrial revolution and the process of urbanization in many big cities like London and New York caused many rivers to land to make room for construction works.
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Deal with the risk of scarcity of clean water in urban areas
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment affirmed the importance of freshwater resources in the context of urbanization.