Category Archives: TOWNS & TRANSPORT

Dubai finally going New Urban – but at what cost?

Posted on 11 January, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Hi all,it seems even the giant tourist-attraction city of Dubai is starting to think about New Urban planning. The mantra up to now has been to get people out of the airport and spending money in the city. What’s today’s … Continue reading →

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One of the most optimistic reports in ages – and seriously disruptive!

Posted on 30 August, 2021 by Eclipse Now

I really genuinely hope they can do it with 100% renewables, and that I’m wrong on the need for nuclear power. I guess my message today is “Renewables are incredibly cheap while they’re running. I’m worried about how expensive it … Continue reading →

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Killer heatwaves

Posted on 19 March, 2021 by Eclipse Now

This is major. If we go past 2 degrees, 3 BILLION people will face killer heatwaves that last a few days, weeks or even a month or two each year. Farmers, builders and other outside workers will just have to … Continue reading →

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NZ plans to eliminate fossil fuels from transport systems

Posted on 4 February, 2021 by Eclipse Now

New Zealand *starts* to make baby-steps into enabling walkable and cycling communities – but there is so much more they could do – and all of us in the Western World. New Urbanism = a tram stop in a town … Continue reading →

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New Urbanism coming to LA and China!

Posted on 29 February, 2020 by Eclipse Now

Wow, it sounds like officials in California and China are finally getting it!? LA is on the way to rezoning the ugly strip highway and building trams down one side, a park strip in the middle, limited lanes of cars … Continue reading →

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