Category : Search result: urban isolation


Bangkok's 'Little Godzilla' Lizard Boom Reaches Crisis Point

Bangkok faces an urban wildlife crisis as Asian water monitors, dubbed 'Little Godzillas', swarm the city's canals and streets. Authorities struggle to manage the booming population of these formidable reptiles living alongside 11 million residents.

Myanmar Junta Chief Isolated at China Summit

General Min Aung Hlaing's awkward participation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting highlights Myanmar's deepening diplomatic isolation and China's cautious engagement.

NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy

A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.

Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture

Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.

Urgent Action Needed for UK's Struggling Pensioners

A damning new report reveals a silent crisis engulfing millions of UK pensioners, with soaring living costs and inadequate support pushing many into poverty and isolation. Experts demand immediate government action.

Sleepwalking Into a World Without Human Conversation?

Exclusive analysis reveals how AI and automation are creating a future where genuine human interaction is becoming optional. Discover the profound societal and psychological implications of this silent shift.

The Hidden Loneliness Crisis Among Middle-Aged Men

New research reveals middle-aged men are among society's loneliest. This deep dive explores why traditional masculinity is creating an epidemic of isolation and what it says about modern manhood.

Africa’s growing loneliness crisis explained

Urbanisation, technology, and Western cultural influences are driving an epidemic of loneliness across Africa, with profound effects on mental health and community bonds.

Inside America's Most Inbred Family

A journalist recounts their unsettling encounter with the Whittaker family, known as one of America's most inbred families, revealing their struggles and the harsh realities of genetic isolation.

Westminster allotment plans spark fury

Residents in Westminster are up in arms over contentious plans to redevelop local allotments, sparking a heated debate over green spaces and urban development.

San Francisco's alarming urban 'doom loop' crisis

San Francisco faces a deepening crisis as soaring crime rates and record-high office vacancies fuel fears of an irreversible 'doom loop'. Experts warn the city's economy and quality of life are at risk unless urgent action is taken.

Page 3 of 4