How can more walking be encouraged in cities?

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A report investigating travel habits in seven European cities reveals environmental and social drivers that make people choose to walk. The new research reveals these include social factors such as how safe people feel and how concerned they are about air pollution, and urban design, such as how connected streets are and how close people are to public transport links. […]

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Researchers map the potential spread of yellow fever virus to cities around the world

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The deadly yellow fever virus has the potential to spread into cities around the world where it previously hasn’t been seen, according to a new study led by St. Michael’s Hospital. Researchers led by Dr. Kamran Khan of St. Michael’s have mapped the worldwide pathways through which yellow fever virus could spread by analyzing global patterns of airline travellers, the […]

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