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Forest or grove? Why critics are divided on France’s new ‘urban forest
[ad_1] France’s capital city is getting its first urban forest as its green transformation plan takes shape, but not everyone is impressed. ADVERTISEMENT Paris has started planting its first urban…
How should architects build as climate change takes hold?
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Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?
[ad_1] This deadly warming phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans. Ever noticed that it tends to be far hotter in cities than the countryside? This is because of the urban ‘heat…
Forgotten spaces: The hidden green oases of Naples
[ad_1] In a city that suffers from a chronic lack of green areas, some are turning to old forgotten spaces to give people a breath of fresh air. Naples’ historical…
Which European countries have the easiest access to green spaces?
[ad_1] Living near green spaces has an array of health benefits, but access is unequal across Europe. How can we make the continent greener? Keeping cool has been a struggle…