Extreme heat waves are making our cities buckle. Investing in urban nature is no longer optional. ^25.7%

www.livescience.com - By Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez - 7/9/2026, 9:58 AM

Negativity Bias 14.7% - Framing Effect 14.3% - Appeal to Authority 14.3%

For decades, cities have been designed around "gray infrastructure." Roads move people. Bridges connect communities. Water systems protect public health. These systems are governed by engineering standards because society recognizes that safety cannot depend on good intentions alone. Urban nature deserves the same recognition. In June, a... more