News Headline

Green roofs improve the urban environment – so why don't all buildings have them?

Source
Phys.org

Publication Date
2019-10-07

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 roofs, drawn to their wide-ranging benefits which include savings on energy costs, mitigating the risk from floods, creating habitats for urban wildlife, tackling air pollution and urban heat and even producing food.

Content
https://phys.org/news/2019-10-green-roofs-urban-environment-dont.html