Renewable energy

The desert as a testing ground for solar energy

Oliver Tapia

Deserts boast some of the most favourable conditions on Earth for harvesting solar power. Yet turning them into major energy production hubs forces us to question whether, alongside the sun, we can make use of other resources present in these areas.

Construction and urban development

From cities that discriminate to cities for everyone: inclusive urban planning

By Yolanda G. Menéndez

Design of cities and towns is a powerful tool when used to exclude certain groups of people. Introducing inclusive urban planning… to correct past wrongs.