France bets big on urban vegetation to put massive heatwaves in the shade
The government cautions its citizens to show “vigilance” in the coming days.
Tag: urban
Rumble in the concrete jungle: what history teaches us about urban defense
We've learned a lot about how to defend a city from past wars.
Small towns are bigger than we think — and the world is more connected than ever
Urban and rural demographics seem to be changing faster than policy is keeping up.
Urban farming can feed surprisingly many people — at least in Sheffield
Both traditional and soil-free farming could help feed the city.
More green spaces can help some cities keep cool
Cities can be stifling.
Urban parks make people ‘as happy as Christmas’ — at least on Twitter
People who visit an urban park use happier language and express less negativity on Twitter for up to four hours.
The US lost roughly 1 in every 100 urban trees between 2009 and 2014
Which is a pity, because they save us a lot of money.
Chaotic cities are cooler than orderly ones, researchers report
Being science, 'cool' here refers to temperatures.
Living in a park: Sydney’s One Central Park proves cities can be green
Now let's make more!
Birds in suburbs defend their territory more aggressively than their rural counterparts
City birds aren't very friendly to each other.
European capital designates Natural Park right in the city
The park will be the biggest urban protected area in Europe.
Heart Disease affects Urban and Rural Dwellers Alike
According to a study from Women's College Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES), Canada, it doesn't matter ...
Does a green roof on a bus really make sense?
Greening the urban environment is not only pleasant to look at - it's a necessity! But as cool as planting ...
Busting 8 of the weirdest science myths
Well you've probably all seen the Myth Busters. I've watched some episodes and loved most of them, so I'm hoping ...