Rooftops covered with grass, vegetable gardens, and lush foliage are now a common sight in many cities around the world. More and more private companies and city authorities are investing in green ...

Study finds the environmental benefits of white and green roofs vary by region By reflecting sunlight away from a building%2C white roofs lower air conditioning use Other research finds white roofs ...

A landscape artist envisions a future of public transport when all buses and vans sport greenery. Tourists in Girona, Spain, may have noticed something strangely pastoral about the city’s public buses ...

A large percentage of urban land is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, parking lots, and rooftops. These surfaces prevent rainwater from infiltrating into the ground, causing it to ...

You may be wondering: are green roofs worth it? Build your own residential green roof system today to turn your roof into a canopy of lovely plants that will keep your house comfortable year-round I ...

What exists in high places, retains water, cools the city and is green all over? How about a green or “living roof”—an energy-saving solution found on many buildings in the GTA and is growing in ...

The condominiums at the Visionaire in New York City start at $690,000. The amenities include a 2,075-sq.-ft. rooftop garden with more than 160 species of ornamental plants, including vertical screens ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world. This week’s question comes from Collin in Brandon, Manitoba, in Canada. A green roof is a roof that’s ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

From the sidewalk, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board’s administration building at 625 St. Joseph St. seems inconspicuous. But from high above, it looks like a Central Business District urban ...