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Friday, April 19, 2024

Urban Areas May be Unlikely Sanctuaries for Bee Populations

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Munim Deen 0 Comments agriculture, bees, insect, urban landscapes

Facing declining populations worldwide, bees may have found an unlikey refuge in urban gardens.

Case Studies Cities Climate Human Exposure and Public Health

Science by Bicycle: A novel study of urban heat

May 29, 2019September 18, 2022 Andrew Trlica 0 Comments meteorology, urban climate, urban heat island, urban landscapes

A new study used a bicycle-mounted temperature sensor to measure heat extremes across urban Madison, WI — and investigate options for keeping cities cool.

Cities Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

A Walk in the Park: Green Space in Childhood Good for Mental Health

April 30, 2019September 16, 2022 Munim Deen 0 Comments childhood health, green space, mental health, urban landscapes

Teaser: Parks and other green spaces have long been known to benefit general physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Recent research shows that having green space around one’s home in childhood is associated with lower risk of psychiatric disorders as an adult. This finding shows the importance of residential green space in promoting lifelong mental health.