Category : UrbanGreen


Diarmuid Gavin's Dream Gardens: A Special Look

Take an exclusive tour through Diarmuid Gavin's most extraordinary garden designs, from futuristic treehouses to magical floating spheres, as the celebrated horticulturalist reveals his creative process.

Rod Stewart's secret life as tree-hugging environmentalist

Sir Rod Stewart, the legendary rock star known for his wild man image, is actually a passionate environmentalist who spends his free time planting trees and nurturing his forest, according to his wife Penny Lancaster.

Autumn Houseplant Survival: Expert Care Guide

Discover essential autumn houseplant care strategies from horticulture experts. Learn how to adjust watering, lighting and humidity to keep your plants healthy through the cooler months.

Belém residents evicted for COP30 luxury rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals how residents of Belém, Brazil are being evicted from their homes to make way for expensive short-term rentals ahead of the COP30 climate conference, raising serious questions about climate justice.

Swimmers Return To Chicago River After 50-Year Ban

In a landmark event for urban environmental recovery, swimmers returned to the Chicago River for the first sanctioned race in over 50 years, marking a stunning turnaround for a waterway once synonymous with industrial waste.

Madrid to pedestrianise 80% of city centre in car ban

Madrid is set to transform its urban landscape with a groundbreaking plan to pedestrianise 80% of its city centre roads, creating one of Europe's largest car-free zones in a bold move against pollution.

London's 'Sponge City' Turns Polluted Water Drinkable

Discover how a groundbreaking urban rewilding scheme in London is using natural filtration to clean polluted stormwater, creating ponds clean enough to drink from and offering a blueprint for cities worldwide.

San Francisco City Hall evacuated after major flood

San Francisco's historic City Hall was forced into a full evacuation and closure after a burst pipe caused significant flooding, disrupting operations and damaging the iconic building's interior.

A blackbird's solace: Nature's comfort in grief

A poignant personal essay exploring how the appearance of a blackbird after a mother's death became a powerful symbol of nature's healing presence and the quiet solace it offers in moments of profound loss.

Doncaster Named UK's Most 'Hollowed Out' City Centre

Groundbreaking research from Imperial College London exposes the UK's most 'hollowed out' city centres, with Doncaster, Birmingham, and Manchester facing a severe exodus of shops and people. Discover the data behind Britain's urban crisis.

Plymouth residents protest felling of 110-year-old oak trees

Plymouth residents are in uproar as the council plans to fell a historic line of mature oak trees, some over a century old, to make way for a new wall protecting 1980s-built houses. Locals have launched a passionate campaign to save their beloved green ca

Essential Autumn Gardening Checklist for UK Gardens

Expert guide to preparing your British garden for autumn. Discover crucial maintenance tips, planting advice for spring blooms, and eco-friendly practices to protect your garden through winter.

Pensioner's pothole agony: Council denies shattered ankle claim

A 72-year-old man's life is turned upside down after a deep pothole in Westminster leaves him with a shattered ankle. Despite the severity of his injuries, the local council has shockingly rejected his compensation claim, sparking outrage over the state o

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