New Scientist reports To control Shanghai’s growing pet population and curb rabies, the biggest city in China has just introduced a one-dog policy. Starting yesterday, and recalling family-planning measures introduced in 1976, Shanghai residents are only allowed one dog per household. All dogs in the city must also receive rabies vaccinations, with dog owners who [...]

New Scientist reports: The world’s first “vertical street” will soon be built in Melbourne, Australia. Every sixth floor of the 35-storey building will have gardens capable of growing trees up to 10 metres tall and the entire building will be boasting the very latest in green technology. While roof gardens and landscaped balconies have been [...]