Three Reasons Houston Was A 'Sitting Duck' For Harvey Flooding
Urban planning experts say Houston's flat landscape, outdated drainage system and unchecked development have left the city vulnerable to catastrophic flooding.
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Author Janette Sadik-Khan: 'If You Can Change The Street, You Can Change The World'
When we think about infrastructure, we think about highways, traffic, and cars. It's also much more - something that can completely transform our cities.
Beijing Mega-Region Plan Aims To Alleviate Poverty, But Some Are Wary
Set to be implemented in 2030, the plan would merge Beijing, the port city of Tianjin and Hebei province into a mega-region to push economic development. Some are skeptical resources will be shifted.
Penalty For Home Birth: A Chicken Or A Cow
So that's one way to improve health care in the developing world. Here are some other bright ideas from people who like to shake up the status quo.