#urban-ecology

[ follow ]
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Commentary: Prepare to say a frond farewell to Los Angeles' palm trees

Many palm trees in Los Angeles are aging and facing disease, drought, and the scars of past fires, as the city reconsiders its urban forest for climate resilience.
California
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Overflowing bins and climate change: Why might rats be getting bigger in the UK?

Experts have noted that overflowing bins and food waste contribute significantly to the growing sizes of rats in urban areas, leading to larger and more difficult-to-manage populations.
UK news
#pollinators
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Four Sparrow Marsh Wetlands Restoration Helps Jamaica Bay

The restoration of the salt marsh at Fort Sparrow Marsh, involving the removal of 9,000 tons of dirt and the planting of native flora, aims to improve the health of Jamaica Bay, one of New York City's critical natural areas.
Environment
fromBerlin Art Link
3 weeks ago

Review of 'Der Fluss bin ich' | Berlin Art Link

The river in question, the Pader, is the subject and setting of this year's edition, curated by Marijke Lukowicz and Sophia Trollmann: the shortest in Germany.
Environment
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Wild turkeys roam freely in Bay Area suburbs, but where exactly are they from?

Wild turkeys in California, originally introduced for hunting in the 1900s, are increasingly adapting to urban environments.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

A Courtland Creek restoration breathes new life into a community park

For years, these sections of Courtland Creek were overgrown with vegetation, trash-strewn, unsightly, and clogged with debris. Then, a group of neighbors decided to reclaim them.
Environment
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Bright city lights are bringing spring forward and pushing autumn back

Light pollution disrupts plant phenology, making spring arrive earlier and autumn later in urban areas compared to rural regions.
Cannabis
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Drugs, diseases and dog DNA - study reveals what's really in the air Dubliners breathe

Dublin's air contains traces of cannabis and magic mushrooms, revealed through DNA analysis.
Dr. Duffy's study indicates surprising diversity in urban air quality.
#biodiversity
fromPopular Science
2 months ago

In a world without people, how fast would NYC fall apart? Here's the timeline.

Without humans to maintain it anymore, Central Park will transition from a well-kept urban green space into a wild, unruly environment in just 30 days.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Campaigners fight to save 120-year-old tree from irrational' local council

The article discusses the importance of quality journalism in addressing critical social issues.
Local campaigners are fighting against the removal of a historic London Plane tree deemed vital for urban ecology.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

The High Line just became NYC's coolest outdoor science museum

High Line's 'Nature in the City' celebrates urban ecology with gardens, expert tours, and a mural to promote greener living in NYC.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Flock to Pigeon Fest on the High Line for some urban wildlife fun

Pigeon Fest celebrates urban wildlife and art, highlighting New Yorkers' unique relationship with pigeons through activities and community engagement.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Living Seawall Pilot Shows Early Success in Boosting Bay Biodiversity

The Living Seawall Pilot enhances San Francisco's seawalls to support marine life and combat sea level rise.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

Native Flora and Fauna Return to Green-Wood Cemetery

Green-Wood Cemetery's Rethinking Urban Grasslands project seeks to manage invasive grass species while promoting native flora.
[ Load more ]