The health benefits of nature in cities
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As humans sprawl over the planet and create urban heat islands and habitat degradation, our need for nature – especially for city dwellers – is becoming increasingly palpable.
A comprehensive report by the British Ecological Society has now synthesised evidence on nature-based solutions for cities and outlined tangible ways to tap into the multitude of benefits for the climate, biodiversity, quality of life and resulting economic returns.
Published by Cosmos.