The past few classes we have spent time learning about some of the issues facing urban environments, related to sanitation, poverty, and so on. Let's look at some of the SOLUTIONS to these issues.
Examine some of the case studies below - these are all amazing ideas that are effective solutions to problems facing cities around the world.
TOPIC: INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS
16 Innovations to help combat Global Poverty
Majik Water - Creating fresh water from air - engineering at work
Eco-Friendly Air Conditioners - India
TOPIC: MICROCREDIT AND FINANCING
Global Distribution Model for small businesses
Importance of Micro-Credit - what is it? Example of Micro-credit - Kiva.org
Plastic Bank - Helping deal with plastic pollution while increasing peoples' income
TOPIC: HEALTH
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