Clean Cities
Africans feel the heat in a warming world
Much of Africa is likely to exceed a 2°C rise and more likely to see a 3-6°C rise by 2100 if high emissions continue. That's far beyond the temperature rise limited by the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Polluted air helps COVID-19 spread, experts say
Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution can make people more susceptible to COVID-19.
Parks and public health: Study finds less smoking in green neighborhoods
"Nature-based interventions could be prescribed to assist individuals attempting to give up smoking," says lead author Leanne Martin.
Floating gardens improve water quality, scientists show
Even a small garden makes a difference, a researcher says.
Light pollution makes disease-carrying mosquitoes active even at night
"This is potentially a very valid problem that shouldn't be overlooked," says one scientist.
Songbirds regained their vocal range during a citywide lockdown
Songbirds began singing more joyfully again and changing their tunes in the process as males tried to woo females.