Development

New tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are significantly impacting cross-border manufacturing operations in US and Mexican states along their shared border. Businesses historically dependent on frictionless trade are now pausing investments due to the shifting policies.

The Tijuana River watershed straddles both sides of the US-Mexico border. For decades, economic policies have promoted industrial expansion on the border, impacting residential communities in both countries.

Across Iran, historic homes that once stood crumbling are now being restored into vibrant cafes, boutique hotels and cultural spaces. Led by a new generation of artisans, architects and entrepreneurs, many of them women, this growing movement is not only preserving heritage, but also fueling local economies and reshaping tourism.

There’s a showdown unfolding in Paris over who owns the streets. Residents recently voted in favor of banning cars from 500 roadways. The plan is to open them up to pedestrians, cyclists and new green spaces. The city’s mayor wants to transform Paris into the world’s first car-free megacity. But not every Parisian thinks that’s a good idea.

Moreton Bay, on Australia’s eastern coast, has lost over 95% of its oyster reefs over the past few centuries. These reefs are not just the source of a culinary delicacy, but they help filter seawater and protect shorelines from the effects of storms, sea level rise and increasing temperatures. Scientists are now studying the oysters’ resilience in the face of climate change.