All those “weeds” add up to a lot of urban biodiversity
Study finds more than 300 plant species growing out of the sidewalks of a single city.
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Author: Andrew Trlica
Witness trees tell how ecosystems of Silicon Valley have changed
A new study scientifically tackles an important aspect of the story of our urban landscape: how do ecosystems change from the time prior to first permanent settlement to today, after growing into a densely developed modern city?
Read MoreFor greater urban tree cover, it’s time to respect our elders
Article: Hilbert, D.R., A.K. Koeser, L.A. Roman, K. Hamilton, S.M. Landry, R.J. Hauer, H. Campanella, D. McLean, M. Adreu and
Read MoreUsing urban trees to reduce home energy use: Location, location, location
Urban trees may — in some contexts — make residential greenhouse emissions worse.
Read MoreShining a light on the global spread of cities
Researchers demonstrate a machine learning approach using the nighttime glow of urban areas to streamline satellite-based mapping the worldwide extent cities.
Read MoreScience by Bicycle: A novel study of urban heat
A new study used a bicycle-mounted temperature sensor to measure heat extremes across urban Madison, WI — and investigate options for keeping cities cool.
Read MoreKeeping carbon in the ground
A new long-term study shows that switching to no-till practices may help restore cropland soils to pre-disturbance conditions, letting farmers join the fight against climate change.
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