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The indirect effects of carbon sequestration approaches in cities might have a bigger impact

Various nature based solutions are being used and proposed for cities to sequester carbon. These solutions include street trees, permeable pavements, urban green spaces and architecture, habitat preservation, and green buildings. Unfortunately, the contribution of these approaches is relatively small. Studies from the European Union show that these approaches can only sequester about 6.5-8% of … Continue reading

What does “green infrastructure” actually mean?

I hadn’t really given this question any thought if I’m honest. I assumed green infrastructure included things like street trees, parks, stormwater retention facilities, and probably green roofs. As it turns out, I’m a little more inclusive in my definition compared to many and I may have thought about it more than many US municipalities. … Continue reading

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