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Issue #8
Creating Chemistry Magazine 2019

Issue #8

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All over the world, more and more people are moving to cities. In 2030, there will be 43 megacities with more than 10 million inhabitants. In 1950, there were only two. Urbanization is presenting policymakers...

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Cities in motion
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Cities in motion

Concepts to keep traffic moving and improve quality of life. 

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The five E’s of a city planner

The five E’s of a city planner

Singapore’s former chief planner explains how to make liveable megacities. 

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Urban resilience

Urban resilience

Flooding is a threat for many cities around the world. BASF helps protect cities from the elements. 

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Plastic bans against waste?

Plastic bans against waste?

Can banning certain types of plastic solve the waste problem? 

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Ordering the world

In 2019, we mark the Year of the Periodic Table – reason to pay closer attention to the elements.
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Why coastal protection is important

Shanghai is exposed to flooding and high tides. The 360° video shows how the city is shaped by the power of water. 
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