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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The luxury effect: why you'll find more wildlife in wealthy areas and what it means for your health

A team of ecologists went out into their own neighbourhood to map the distribution of urban plants in one of the first studies of its kind. Equipped with tape measures and clipboards, they documented trees and shrubs, sometimes getting on all fours to crawl through bushes under the curious watch of local people. We had a lot of fun. Little kids loved our measuring wheel, says Prof Ann Kinzig, from Arizona State University.
Environment
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

Will Labour's planning bill widen the 'green space gap'?

Planning reforms risk accelerating loss of local green spaces, worsening inequalities in access to nature and reducing housing desirability.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

World's coastal settlements moving inland to avoid rising sea levels

Many coastal settlements worldwide are retreating inland as wealthier communities relocate to avoid flooding, storms, erosion, and sea-level rise while poorer regions remain exposed.
Data science
fromNature
4 months ago

We need to predict the people disasters will hit, not just the places

Local authorities need to identify at-risk populations in disaster areas to save lives effectively.
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