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March 19, 2023 By: Jiayi Han

Link 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/paris-suburban-forest-central-park-2018-2

Paris will create five times as many suburban forest parks as central parks. The project is one of the city’s latest efforts to reduce air pollution in and around Paris. It marks the growing urban movement towards the greening of the world’s cities. The resources in Unit 3 highlight the importance of green spaces in urban areas, both for the well-being of residents and for the conservation of biodiversity. This news story demonstrates the potential for cities to integrate large green infrastructure projects as a means of addressing the environmental and social challenges posed by urbanisation.

Link 2: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/us/ohio-train-derailment-east-palestine.html

According to the New York Times, the recent train derailment in Ohio was thematically related to conservation and urbanization. The spill caused by the derailment severely damaged the local air quality, and the large amount of smoke warned of the need for conservation efforts in the aftermath of the accident. The incident posed a serious threat to the health of local and nearby residents and highlighted the environmental risks associated with transport infrastructure and the need for sustainable transport planning. The news illustrates the interconnected nature of environmental and infrastructure issues and the need for integrated planning and management to address these challenges.