War, politics and religion shape wildlife evolution in cities
Humans change the urban landscape with religious, cultural and political activities, which in turn can influence the evolution of urban animals and plants.
July 3, 2025 • ~10 min
Humans change the urban landscape with religious, cultural and political activities, which in turn can influence the evolution of urban animals and plants.
A series of surveys in the months and years after the devastating blaze near Boulder revealed continuing health concerns in surviving buildings, and tips for how to clean up smoke-damaged homes.
The fire burned more than 1,000 homes outside Boulder, Colorado, in 2021. A series of surveys shows residents’ continuing health concerns, and tips for how to deal with smoke-damaged homes.
A recent study tested whether messages about bolder urban foxes are biasing how people feel about them.
One Garden Against the World is a call to action for anyone interested in gardening, conservation or climate change.
City life can mean lots of pavement and habitat loss. But many bug species are hanging on, especially in neighborhoods with steady temperatures near the mountains.
Even in a concrete jungle like Los Angeles, wild species show up in surprising places. New research identifies the types of wildlife that best tolerate urban development.
Public engagement through school projects and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show play a vital role in educating the public about the myriad of environmental benefits provided by the humble garden hedge.
NoMowMay is a catchy concept, but it doesn’t provide the food that native North American pollinators need or lasting support for them.
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