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Climate · Asia-PacificVietnam coastal construction threatens vital mangrove buffer
Construction of a new town and port in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City region is underway, threatening the mangrove forests that protect the city from rising seas. Scientists warn the projects could disrupt natural defenses, increasing flood risk for the vulnerable metropolis.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 38 · Craft 77 · Hype 12
Politics · United KingdomOxford Street pedestrianisation to begin October 26
London's Oxford Street will begin its transformation into a pedestrian zone on October 26, with a one-kilometre stretch becoming vehicle-free. The move aims to revitalise the shopping street, though concerns remain about traffic displacement.
United Kingdom3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 20