How to speak city pigeon
Read an excerpt from bird cartoonist Rosemary Mosco’s new book, “A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching.”
Read an excerpt from bird cartoonist Rosemary Mosco’s new book, “A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching.”
In early September, Hurricane Ida travelled up the East Coast and dropped a water bomb over the Northeast, notably barreling through New York City. At one point, the storm broke a record by unleashing a little over three inches of rain per hour over Manhattan. People around the city abandoned trapped cars in the floodwaters, […]
Climate change is causing more extreme heat days and affecting the large amounts of people moving into cities across the world.
We’ve all heard the advice that if you love something, let it go. And as stereotypical as it may sound, the advice holds definitely true for one thing—wild animals. As much as we want to feed snacks to the squirrels running around our yards and dream of one day cuddling a bear cub, the reality […]
Hurricanes are dumping more waters on cities, along with public transportation systems like subway trains and stations. A few engineering fixes above and below ground can help with flooding.
Amateur mushroom hunters and scientists come together in Green-Wood Cemetery as part of a global movement to understand the hidden biodiversity in sacred urban spaces.
Cool roofs, reflective parking lots, flood-proof sidewalks, and more trees could save lives and money for America’s hottest cities.
It’s clear that a resident of New York City is a New Yorker, but other cities are not so easy. And some prefer terms that conflict with linguistics.
Between 365 million and 988 million birds die annually from collisions with buildings in the US, but many of these deaths are preventable.
Left turns result in traffic bottlenecks and more accidents. By restricting them on certain streets and intersections, cities can make the driving experience a lot safer.