The dysfunctional megacity: why Dhaka is bursting at the sewers
Cities can be dense without being overpopulated. But in the world’s most crowded city, the drains can’t cope – creating a grim new job
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Cities can be dense without being overpopulated. But in the world’s most crowded city, the drains can’t cope – creating a grim new job
Read moreThe wetter the better. From sponge cities in China to ‘berms with benefits’ in New Jersey and floating container classrooms in the slums of Dhaka, we look at a range of projects that treat storm water as a resource rather than a hazard
Read moreMonsoon floods have affected millions in south Asia. But the world is still ignoring disasters that are happening more often and becoming more severe
Global warming will not affect everyone equally. Here we look at seven key regions to see how each is tackling the consequences of climate change
Read moreUS defence expert warns people fleeing low-lying Pacific islands a precursor to ‘climate-exacerbated water insecurities’ that could trigger wider conflict
Read moreWhen earthquakes strike in south Asia, thousands of children are at risk from fragile school buildings. Evacuation drills are aiming to reduce the potential death toll
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