Expert Opinions
Citizens can help pinpoint pockets of badly polluted air in London and elsewhere
The big picture is important, particularly for policymakers, but it’s the local data that matters most to residents.
How biology helps us re-imagine our cities in vexed times
Biological metaphors for the city abound. You may live close to an “arterial” road or in the “heart” of a metropolis.
With fewer animals to spread their seeds, plants could have trouble adapting to climate change
More than half of all plants rely on wildlife to disperse their seeds. Yet trouble is on the horizon for many of them.
Numerous zoos and aquariums shift to a new standard of animal welfare
Not only must animals be healthy, but they should also display behavior typical of their species in proper captive settings.
Adapting to life along rivers in a changing climate
Having reliable equipment that works in case of disasters can be invaluable when there is an extreme weather event.
Giant clams face new threats, but we can buy them time
Despite its size and fame, the giant clam (Tridacna gigas) is in trouble.