explosive growth

Growth of cities endangers global environment

http://www.eurekalert.org/rss/business.xml  Thu, 08/18/2011 - 22:00

(Yale University) The explosive growth of cities worldwide over the next two decades poses significant risks to people and the global environment, according to a meta-analysis published Aug. 18 in PLoS One.


 

All shook up: Dubai's image takes another hit with appeal for de...

Topix - Business News  Thu, 11/26/2009 - 19:39

DUBAI , United Arab Emirates - Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills - causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international investment.


 

Dubai debt `standstill' raises alarms about image

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/26/2009 - 09:01

Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills — causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international investment.


 

Dubai request for debt 'standstill' raises fear

Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/26/2009 - 09:01

Just a year after the global downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a six-month reprieve on paying its bills — causing a drop on world markets Thursday and raising questions about Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international investment.