We’re at a time of crisis; how do we rebuild our economies after COVID-19 ? Humans have caused the annihilation of 83% of all wild animals and half of all plants. We’re disrupting a natural climatic balance, pushing us into a future projected to be 39.38-40.64 °F warmer. We need to take drastic action to re-balance society with nature. Cities account for 75% of resource use, 60-80% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 50% of global waste. By 2030, the urban population is expected to grow by 70% worldwide. This makes cities a perfect hub to transition into a sustainable future. And this transition has started now. Worldwide investments are shifting from conventional to green alternative design , within which urban greening is key. In this article, we’ll look at two examples of urban greening projects, identifying the importance of businesses and individuals for the success of each. What is urban greening and why is it important? Living green walls are an urban greening ini...
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