In the mountainous state of Uttarakhand in India, a new bridge has recently been built. Not for humans or cars, but for reptiles and other small animals that need to cross a busy road that cuts through the forest. The new “Eco Bridge” is 90-feet long and made from bamboo, jute, … [Read more...] about New bamboo bridge seeks to help reptiles cross over busy road
Trees
AI mapping tool shows cities exactly where they need to plant more trees
From boosting air quality to providing shade, there are many benefits that come with planting trees in urban neighborhoods. The only problem is that in many cities, trees are not equitably distributed amongst neighborhoods. To help ensure a more equal spread of the greens in … [Read more...] about AI mapping tool shows cities exactly where they need to plant more trees
This is how trees make urban areas cooler
You might consider urban areas to be the epitome of cool, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, buildings, cars, pollution, and lack of soil, all contribute to an urban heat island effect, making cities considerably warmer than surrounding rural areas. Luckily, … [Read more...] about This is how trees make urban areas cooler
New tech taps into the movement of tree branches to generate electricity
Inspired by the continuous flows of energy found in nature, a recent project has proved that the natural movement of trees may offer a sustainable alternative to power our cities in the future. The concept, called anemokinetics, is based on the first law of thermodynamics, … [Read more...] about New tech taps into the movement of tree branches to generate electricity
New data shows efforts to reverse deforestation worldwide might be working
Last year, the world lost trees covering more than 29 million acres, an area roughly the size of the entire state of Pennsylvania. It’s a painful statistic to read, but fortunately, there are also early signs that some efforts to stop business practices that drive deforestation … [Read more...] about New data shows efforts to reverse deforestation worldwide might be working
