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More green spaces and trees needed to combat urban heat island effect in Hannover, Germany

A recent study on the urban heat island effect in Hannover, Germany showed that green spaces and treed areas have a mitigating effect on extreme heat conditions studied between 2018 and 2020, highlighting the need to increase both open green space and tree canopy in the city to add resilience to climate change. Read the whole article here

Paradigm shift sees U.S. Army Corps of Engineers consider NBS on par with grey infrastructure

Despite a long history of implementing conventional engineering practices,…

European cities leaning on NBS to address climate threats and add social benefits, including happiness

The European project NBSINFRA is exploring the implementation of NBS to help…

Calgary City Council to debate roadside naturalization plan

A motion by Ward 11 Councilor, Kourtney Penner, for roadside naturalization…