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Most major US cities are underprepared for rising temperatures

Most major US cities are underprepared for rising temperatures

George Scott June 18, 2022

This month, Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix all posted record high temperatures. And across the nation, Americans are ramping up....

Some mammals shift their schedules in urban environments

Some mammals shift their schedules in urban environments

Liang Lan April 26, 2022

These shifts have consequences for interactions between species. researchers had found that single species changed the timing of their behavior....

The climate crisis and inequality don’t mix

The climate crisis and inequality don’t mix

Liang Lan March 05, 2022

The International Committee of the Red Cross found that, of the 25 countries most vulnerable to climate change, 14 are....

Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

Green buildings can boost productivity, well-being and health of workers

George Scott February 17, 2022

green buildings can have the same benefits as spending time in nature, which can benefit people living in cold climates.

More trees means healthier bees, new study on air pollution reveals

More trees means healthier bees, new study on air pollution reveals

Liang Lan January 09, 2022

The findings add to the growing scientific evidence about the importance of afforestation in urban areas and point to the....

The world's cities aren't adapting to climate change quickly enough

The world's cities aren't adapting to climate change quickly enough

Liang Lan December 23, 2021

The pace of climate change is accelerating much more rapidly than urban areas are taking steps to adapt to it

Trees contribute to cleaner air in cities

Trees contribute to cleaner air in cities

Liang Lan December 22, 2021

Air pollution levels vary greatly between different places in Gothenburg. This is the finding of a new study led by....

Equitable Cities Through the Lens of Environmental Neuroscience

Equitable Cities Through the Lens of Environmental Neuroscience

George Scott September 28, 2021

It is commonly accepted that green spaces in cities are fundamental for the well-being of citizens.