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The value of parks is rising. Luckily, in many cases, costs are declining.

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham

Oct 25, 2023

High construction expenses and budget pressures are pushing developers to be creatively cost-conscious as they expand access to green spaces.

Parks are a resource for mental health and climate resilience, says journalist Patrick Sisson.

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A Warmer World

There's a boom in building warehouses, but what does that mean for the environment?

by Emily Jones

Aug 3, 2022

New warehouses can sometimes replace green space, which has climate implications.

On a formerly forested lot, trees have been cut down to make way for development.

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