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The 2025 #WorldSoilDay theme, Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities, reminds us that #soils provide us with key #EcosystemServices also in #UrbanAreas:

🔹 Provide the foundation for #UrbanForests🌳
🔹 Absorb #water 🌧️
🔹 Foster #ClimateChange 🌡️
& more!

📽 Learn more in this video from @fao.org 👇
December 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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How do urban plans really shape housing supply in Europe's largest cities? Take a look at our new policy article published by Mikel Berra-Sandin.
doi.org/10.1080/1753...
#Housing #UrbanPlanning #UrbanAreas #EuropeanUnion #HousingPolicy
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
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A question on #TreePlanting #UrbanAreas tabled by The Lord Bishop of Norwich on 02-07-2026 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-02/HL1602
July 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #Planning tabled by The Lord Bishop of Norwich on 02-06-2026 has been answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-02/HL578
June 12, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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📢 Call for Abstracts/Papers
Are you a researcher/model developer working on #ClimateChange mitigation/adaptation in #Cities & #UrbanAreas? 🏙️
Submit your study to the Cities and Climate Change Special Track at #SSC2025! 👇
🔗 ssc2025.tbm.tudelft.nl
#Cities #ClimateAction #Models #Scenarios @iiasa.ac.at
March 24, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #Fraud tabled by Jo Platt on 10-04-2026 has been answered by Miatta Fahnbulleh. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-10/124905
April 20, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #NorthWest tabled by Mike Amesbury on 04-12-2024 has been answered by Alex Norris. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2024-12-04/17872
December 12, 2024 at 2:31 PM
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A question on #Temperature #UrbanAreas tabled by Ayoub Khan on 29-06-2026 has been answered by Mary Creagh. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-29/14140
July 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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New #National #HeatIndex Uses @USGS [@EROS] Data
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #NLCD #USA #publichealth #heat #heatstress #climatechange #extremeweather #spatialanalysis #urban #urbanareas #heatislands #cities #impervioussurface #remotesensing #landsat #development
@CDC
July 18, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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A question on #Noise #UrbanAreas tabled by Lord Truscott on 14-05-2026 has been answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-14/HL161
June 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #Disability tabled by Caroline Nokes on 08-11-2023 has been answered by Jacob Young. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-11-08/763
November 13, 2023 at 1:42 PM
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Trump’s election executive order expands emergency powers over urban jurisdictions, raising fears of militarized polling sites through Guard mobilization and federal police authority. #Trump #ElectionSecurity #EmergencyPowers #VotingRights #UrbanAreas #ElectionIntegrity #DemocracyDocket
Trump’s Urban Power Grab Raises Fear of Troops at the Polls
Trump’s Urban Power Grab Raises Fear of Troops at the Polls
www.democracydocket.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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#India #trees #dendrology #UrbanAreas

'...the database recorded at least 742 tree species, “representing approximately 15.7% of the 4,734 global urban tree species reported in the latest global urban tree inventory assessment,” the study says.'

india.mongabay.com/short-articl...
New database captures urban tree diversity
A recent report states that 3.41% of the country’s total geographical area is covered by trees lying outside forest areas.
india.mongabay.com
April 28, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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Sask. study finds apparent increase in urban moose excursions 🎥

Researchers set up 30 cameras to track moose movements

#Saskatoon #Saskatchewan #Canada 🇨🇦 #Moose #Wildlife #UrbanAreas #Cdnpoli #SKpoli #AnimalWelfare #AnimalRights #WildlifeHumanConflict #RespectWildlife

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A moose runs through a construction site on a commercial street in the heart of Regina. (Alexander Quon/CBC) Two moose caught on a trail camera set up by researchers close to Saskatoon. (Submitted by Ryan Brook)
June 26, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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A question on #5G #UrbanAreas tabled by Gordon McKee on 16-07-2026 has been answered by Ian Murray. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-16/19640
September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Flash Flood Warning issued June 12 at 1:09PM CDT until June 12 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

DeSoto and Marshall counties

Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
A map of Mississippi with DeSoto and Marshall counties highlighted. These conditions are likely to occur. Significant threat to life or property. Responsive action should be taken immediately. An map showing a highlighted area corresponding to the alert. Flash Flood Warning issued June 12 at 1:09PM CDT until June 12 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN FFWMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi... Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi... Southwestern Fayette County in Tennessee... Southeastern Shelby County in Tennessee... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 109 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, T O Fuller State Park, Memphis, Byhalia, Walls, Lewisburg, Southeast Memphis, Whitehaven, Lynchburg, Southwest Memphis, Eudora, Lake Cormorant, Piperton, Rossville and Cedarview. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
June 12, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Flash Flood Warning issued June 20 at 12:17AM CDT until June 20 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Dick Shipland county

Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producingflash flooding.
A map of Mississippi with Dick Shipland county highlighted. These conditions are likely to occur. Significant threat to life or property. Responsive action should be taken immediately. An map showing a highlighted area corresponding to the alert. Flash Flood Warning issued June 20 at 12:17AM CDT until June 20 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA At 1217 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gulfport, Biloxi, D'iberville, Lyman and Gulfport Airport. Reports are coming in of of multiple stalled cars on highway 90 in Biloxi along with other flooded roads around Biloxi. In addition reports of water approaching homes around Palmer Drive and Ford Street. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
June 20, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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A question on #TreePlanting #UrbanAreas tabled by Alex Mayer on 10-09-2026 has been answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-09-10/28930
September 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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A question on #TreePlanting #UrbanAreas tabled by Liz Jarvis on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22176
September 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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A question on #Police #UrbanAreas tabled by Shivani Raja on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Sarah Jones. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22417
September 10, 2026 at 4:20 AM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #EmptyProperty tabled by Shivani Raja on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Jim McMahon. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22480
September 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #PlanningPermission tabled by David Simmonds on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Jim McMahon. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22095
September 4, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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A question on #UrbanAreas #Regeneration tabled by Connor Naismith on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Jim McMahon. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/24747
September 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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A question on #RetailTrade #UrbanAreas tabled by Gordon McKee on 15-07-2026 has been answered by Chris McDonald. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-15/19212
September 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 4:42PM CDT until August 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

Lee and Pontotoc counties

Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urbanareas, highways, streets and underpasses.
A map of Mississippi with Lee and Pontotoc counties highlighted. These conditions are likely to occur. Significant threat to life or property. Responsive action should be taken immediately. An map showing a highlighted area corresponding to the alert. Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 4:42PM CDT until August 20 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN At 442 PM CDT, Broadcast media reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain near County Road 244 and Highway 15. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen over the past 90 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Broadcast media reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Western Lee and Northern Pontotoc Counties. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
August 20, 2026 at 9:44 PM