The Eco Room

Urban greening

Everything filed under restoration in our environment coverage, the 7 reports filed on it so far.

A new global analysis of satellite data shows major cities worldwide are sinking at vastly different rates, with parts of...

Global study reveals uneven urban land sinking rates

A new global analysis of satellite data shows major cities worldwide are sinking at vastly different rates, with parts of Mexico City and Bandung...

2026-10-13
Science: A photograph of beavers thriving amid urban construction in Olsztyn, Poland, has won the 2026 Rewilding Europe Award

Urban beavers photograph from Olsztyn wins Rewilding Europe Award

A photograph of beavers thriving amid urban construction in Olsztyn, Poland, has won the 2026 Rewilding Europe Award.

2026-10-02
A 40-year satellite study reveals 69% of alpine zones in northeastern North America have significantly greened, driven by...

Alpine Zones Greening Across Northeastern North America

A 40-year satellite study reveals 69% of alpine zones in northeastern North America have significantly greened, driven by climate change.

2026-09-27
Science: Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery

AI tree species mapping boosts urban climate planning

Researchers have used AI to identify urban tree species from satellite and aerial imagery.

2026-09-25
Science: A 65-hectare former industrial site in Oldham has been transformed into the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park

Northern Roots Eco-Park Opens in Greater Manchester

A 65-hectare former industrial site in Oldham has been transformed into the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park.

2026-09-18
The European Prize for Urban Public Space shortlist features five projects transforming roads and parking lots into green...

Architects convert car spaces into climate-cooling green spaces

The European Prize for Urban Public Space shortlist features five projects transforming roads and parking lots into green spaces and cooling areas.

2026-09-09
Science: Urban areas offer a surprising sanctuary for wildflowers facing decline in the countryside

Plantwatch: Cities Provide Refuge for Threatened UK Wildflowers

Urban areas offer a surprising sanctuary for wildflowers facing decline in the countryside.

2026-08-19