Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen people talk about “the cloud”, it sounds weightless, something almost magical floating in the sky. Except that it isn’t. It lives on the ground, in data centres filled with servers that store, process and move staggering amounts of information every second. These data centres consume energy, occupy land, use metals and minerals from global supply chains – and they need vast amounts of water for cooling.
Milan’s masterplan: Working together for affordable homes
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince 2015, house prices and rents in Milan have soared by more than 40%. The city is setting up policies to continue to attract investments while supporting those with the greatest needs – and preventing them from being pushed out by gentrification.
