Environment

The Virtues of Urban Pocket Gardens

Matt Simon / Grist Apr 1, 2026 Little bits of greenery are popping up in cities, making summers more bearable and communities more biodiverse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Environment

A Simple Fix to Save People from Extreme Heat

Matt Simon / Grist Jul 16, 2024 Cool roofs reflect sunlight and reduce the urban heat-island effect. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Book Review

Challenging Our Obsession With Urban Green Spaces

Eleanor Cummins / Undark Dec 15, 2023 In “The Living City,” author Des Fitzgerald casts a skeptical eye on the orthodoxies of so-called 'green cities." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )