The One Health approach in urban ecosystem rehabilitation: An evidence-based framework for designing sustainable cities

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iScience, Volume 27, 18 October 2024
This perspective provides recommendations and strategies for the urban ecosystem rehabilitation of future cities, placing biodiversity and ecosystem services at the core of designing healthy and sustainable urban spaces.
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Sustainable cities; Biodiversity and ecosystems, Global

Hybrid model- and learning-based fault diagnosis in adaptive buildings

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Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024
A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
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Pastoral provisioning of Uyghur elites in an urban setting: Zooarchaeological and isotope evidence from medieval Karabalgasun, Mongolia

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Archaeological Research in Asia, Volume 39, September 2024
This research examines how indigenous archaeology and how the emergence of the first urban centers in the Mongolian steppe coincided with the establishment of the Uyghur Khaganate during the mid-eighth century CE.
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Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications - Chapter 7: Nanoferrites for wastewater treatment

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Nanoferrites for Emerging Environmental Applications, 2025, Pages 131-159
This chapter aligns with UN SDG Goals 6 and 11 by exploring new developments in the use of nanoferrites as agents for remediation of water pollution.
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Water and sanitation; Chemicals and waste, Global

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WE Empower SDG Challenge 2024 Pitch Night

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On Wednesday 25th September 2024, the five 2024 WE Empower awardees will take part in the WE Empower SDG Challenge Pitch Night.  Hosted by fashion designer, author and philanthropist, Diane Von Fur

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Occupational chemical safety and management: A case study to identify best practices for sustainable advancement of Bangladesh

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Hygiene and Environmental Health Advances, 2024, 100110

This review aims to identify optimal strategies for the long-term sustainable development of Bangladesh in the realm of occupational chemical safety and management. The review critically evaluates the current state of Bangladesh's national chemical management and proposes a policy trajectory for consideration.

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Health and wellbeing, Asia

Uncovering the impact and mechanisms of air pollution on eye and ear health in China

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iScience, Volume 27, 20 September 2024
In this study, the authors estimate the causal effect of air pollution on eye and ear health. They find that eye or ear disease possibility rises 1.48% for a 10 μg/m3 increase in four-week average PM2.5 concentration. The impacts can last about 28 weeks and will be insignificant afterward.
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air pollution; public health; Health and wellbeing; Climate Change, Asia

Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy - Chapter 9 : District heating and cooling

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Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy, 2025, Pages 373-395
The chapter on district heating and cooling, which discusses the advantages of centralized heat distribution systems using various energy sources to support multiple users, aligns with UN SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and potentially lowering utility costs for users.
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Energy; Sustainable cities and human settlements; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy - Chapter 7: Transport of hydrogen and carriers of hydrogen "

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Energy Transport Infrastructure for a Decarbonized Economy, 2025, Pages 329-372
The transport of hydrogen and hydrogen carriers aligns with sustainability and the UN SDGs by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting energy efficiency, contributing to goals related to clean energy and climate action. Additionally, it creates economic opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances energy security, supporting goals related to economic growth and infrastructure development.
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Energy; Sustainable cities and human settlements, Global

Modern Cartography Series - Chapter 29 - Assessment of periurban dynamics and agricultural traditionality in a mega-city by using a hybrid geospatial model. A case study in Mexico City

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Modern Cartography Series, Volume 11, 2024, Pages 663-685

This content aligns with Goals 2, 11, and 15 by examining the role of traditional agriculture in periurban areas and its contribution to local food security; providing insights for sustainable urban development; and supporting sustainable land management.

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Food security and nutrition and sustainable agriculture; Sustainable consumption and production, Global

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