City life
Trees are crucial to the future of our cities
(Photo:For her research, Carly Ziter biked around Madison with a small weather station strapped to the back of her bike. The sensor on her bike marked her location and took an air temperature reading every single second as she rode,… read more
The best plants to clean your air
Do you like to have some nature inside your home with nice plants? It not only looks nice, plants inside, the home (and the office!) but it is also proven to be healthy! Nasa did research about the species that… read more
Making Room for Wildlife in an Urbanized World
In the southern Indian state of Karnataka we can find a good example of wildlife – even large predators – living near human settlements. In other regions cities have begun to recognize the value of protecting wildlife even within their… read more
Environmentally friendly, soy air filter
Washington State University researchers have developed a soy-based air filter that can capture toxic chemicals, such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, that current air filters can’t.
Hazardous gases escape most filters
Poor air quality causes health problems worldwide and is… read more
House plants can improve indoor air
Selecting the right house plant could improve indoor air
Indoor air pollution is an important environmental threat to human health, leading to symptoms of ‘sick building syndrome’. But researchers report that surrounding oneself with certain house plants could combat the… read more
