Clean Cities
Research adds to knowledge on nature and human well-being
University of Tokyo scientists offer new insights on how time with nature affects human well-being, with a view to protecting these assets.
Urban gardens in the tropics can support embattled bees
Urban agriculture can promote bee communities if managed in a sustainable manner.
Traffic noise pollution impedes children’s learning abilities
This is a cause for concern as attention and working memory are both crucial for learning while traffic noise is pervasive in Europe.
To reduce fossil fuel dependence, sustainable buildings are key
The EU has recognized the CO2-reducing potential of the buildings sector, but a lot remains to be done.
A gardening boom shows how gardens can cultivate public health
Even as Covid-19 restrictions have eased, we see some real lessons for the way gardening can continue to play a role in people’s lives.
Concrete fails. We need new ways to assess climate risk.
Experts say a new way to assess bridges and buildings, with precise climate data and high-tech sensors, would offer better insight on safety.