Can good urban planning reduce obesity?

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One of the key aspects for maintaining a healthy lifestyle is moderate exercise. A brisk walk falls within this category, but do cities offer environments that are sufficiently pleasant to promote healthy activities and prevent obesity among their residents?

Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world

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Pending the completion of the Jeddah Tower,the Burj Khalifa holds the record, since 2010, for being the tallest building in the world, standing 828 meters tall. It is a marvelous design and engineering achievement. However, its achievements have had their fair share of controversy.

Cities threatened by desertification

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Land degradation and climate change are speeding up the planet desertification process. What is this phenomenon and what regions is it affecting? What are the causes?

How cities are protecting themselves from tornadoes

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Increasingly common extreme storms are wreaking havoc in cities, putting the lives of millions of people at risk. Phenomena like tornados, for example, generate devastating losses each year all around the world. Can architecture combat their effects?