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SmartPlanet stories related to the world's densest areas of settlement -- how their geography, economies, politics, social characteristics and built environment impact their efficiency as a living, breathing system of systems.
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Why China isn't taking American trash anymore
And why it's hurting the recycling industry.
54 | May 10, 2013 6:15am |
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TV disruptor: Watch live TV online, no cable
Americans don't like cable companies and a new TV startup wants to take advantage.
34 | April 17, 2013 5:56am |
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World's biggest battery will store solar electricity in Japan
The $204 million whopper is part of a renewable energy push.
11 | April 22, 2013 4:35am |
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Disruptor | Hilary Mason, chief scientist, Bitly
Bitly's chief data scientist asks how individuals can get more from big data, from better book recommendations to health predictions.
3 | April 30, 2013 3:00am |
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Top 10 best and worst cities to live
A new ranking measures city characteristics like sprawl, green space, and pollution to determine livability.
23 | July 5, 2012 6:58am |
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'World's greenest office building' now open
A new self-sustaining building is now open in Seattle. See what sets it apart from other green buildings.
7 | April 24, 2013 4:00am |
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The top ten American cities which keep young professionals happy
Where would you be happiest living as a young professional?
1 | April 29, 2013 6:10am |
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A fertilizer that cannot detonate bombs
Sandia Labs has decided not to patent the formula for this nonexplosive fertilizer, making it freely available in hopes of saving lives.
24 | April 25, 2013 6:49pm |
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Small-town mayors: the cutting edge of climate action
How two mayors of small towns in right-wing America are showing the way to energy and climate progress: through local action.
29 | May 1, 2013 3:00am |
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Do customers like Google Fiber?
So, how is Google's super-fast Internet going over in Kansas City?
1 | May 6, 2013 1:55pm |
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Bladeless windmills: A new source of wind energy?
A new windmill design has no moving parts. Here's how it works.
30 | April 2, 2013 1:28pm |
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Want to be the next gigabit city? Here's how
From the FCC's first-ever gigabit workshop, here are five recommendations from experts about how to build a gigabit network anywhere.
6 | April 30, 2013 3:00am |
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New street light design eliminates light pollution
A team of scientists has outlined a new LED street lamp design that could help reclaim the luminosity of the heavens.
10 | April 25, 2013 6:55pm |
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Spray on solar windows inch closer to market
The big glass panels that are built into skyscrapers could soon produce solar power.
2 | May 12, 2013 7:44pm |
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The dark side of the food truck business
The food truck industry is growing, but there are forces bringing it down.
11 | May 7, 2013 10:10am |
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97% of Americans overestimate cost of installing solar
A recent survey found the majority of Americans would go solar -- that is, if cost weren't a factor. Turns out, their perception of upfront costs might not align with reality.
61 | April 26, 2012 9:18am |
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New York bike share backlash will happen. Here's why it matters
10,000 bicycles will hit the streets in the media capital of the world, but the best study of its success will be in social media.
9 | May 8, 2013 10:02am |
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Amtrak unveils new, efficient locomotives
Amtrak's most popular route will soon get locomotive upgrades.
6 | May 14, 2013 12:42pm |
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The problem with Africa's new tech cities
Billions of dollars are being invested in brand new African cities. Here's why that might not be such a good thing.
8 | May 2, 2013 9:59am |
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3D printing company gets $30 million boost
Investors made a big bet on the "factories of the future."
2 | April 24, 2013 10:43am |
