URBAN CHALLENGES

May 04 2026POLITICS

Who really supports LA’s next mayor?

Los Angeles voters face a tough choice in the upcoming mayoral election, with three main candidates vying for support. Among them, the current mayor has the advantage of name recognition but struggles with rising skepticism. She counts on wealthy entertainment figures for backing but must also addre

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Jul 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cities and Nature: How Green Solutions Can Make Urban Life Better

Nature-based solutions (NbS) are becoming a popular way to tackle urban problems. These solutions use natural processes to improve city life. However, there is a lot of information about NbS, and it's hard to know what works best in different places. A recent study looked at 61 review articles on N

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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Suburban Life: Congress Crafts a Helping Hand

Life in the suburbs isn't always easy. Costs can be high, and safety concerns are real. Seeing these challenges, Congress is taking action to lend a hand. Some lawmakers want to make it simpler for families to save up for job training. Others are focused on tackling the dangerous fentanyl trade. The

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