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Loss of costly homes in urban areas made LA wildfires a financial disaster
A UCLA report estimates $75 billion in insured losses alone, far more than the next four most destructive California ...
Nature and shops: here’s what people told us they want most from urban planning
People want easy access to green spaces and shops and they don’t want to travel more than 20 minutes to get there – but women ...
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Green walls cool cities and create urban habitats
Beyond cooling, green walls also enhance urban biodiversity. The researchers found that plant-covered facades hosted over 100 ...
The LA County fires devastated homes in the wildland urban interface. Here’s what that is
Californians live in the wildland urban interface. And when fires sweep through it, they often leave destruction.
Climate change is amazing—if you’re a rat
In the first study of its kind, scientists found a correlation between climate change and a rise in urban rat populations.
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We have underrated the climate effects of new particles in urban areas
A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence suggesting that the climate effects of new particles in urban areas have been significantly underestimated. Particles play a crucial role in ...
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Budget 2025: What is Urban Challenge Fund that Nirmala Sitharaman announced
Nirmala Sitharaman said that Budget 2025 aims to bring transformative reforms across six areas: taxation, urban development, mining, the financial sector, power, and regulations. "In this Budget ...
Texas is at much greater risk of wildlife than you might think. An expert tells us why.
And according to Moorehead, that’s the biggest problem facing Texas right now: the state’s “wildland urban interface” (WUI) ...
I Was Today Years Old When I Learned These 14 Urban Legends Are Actually True
Redditor u/ Ghost7579ox asked, "What’s an urban legend you know that’s actually true?" From local myths to famous folklore, ...
Gap between Vermont's livable and minimum wages is the largest in a decade: What this means
Public Assets recently released a report showing that Vermont's $14.01 minimum wage falls short of the state's livable wage.
UNC Asheville Urban Forest valuable to students, wildlife, community; preservation is key
UNCA's Urban Forest is valuable and is in danger of being developed and damaged, Professor David Clarke writes to UNCA ...