Green streets can cut pollution, says study

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-18873391


Street-level vegetation can help cut pollution levels much more than previously thought, the study suggests

he creation of "green walls" in urban areas could cut pollution by up to 30%, scientists have suggested.

UK researchers say more trees and other vegetation at street level would clean air in areas that are normally exposed to higher pollution levels.

Plants in towns and cities have been shown to remove nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter, both of which are harmful to human health.

[GliderGuider]

1. And they look great, too! nt

[mopinko]

2. news from the department of duh.

one thing that could really make me anti-rahm emaunel is if he doesn't keep up all the green initiative from the daley administration. he says he will, and he damn well better.
chicago is a very green city.

[hunter]

3. We live in a vine covered house...

... in spite of all the horror stories we've heard about maintenance issues.

We've got climbing roses, honeysuckle, jasmine, and half dozen more pretty flowering vines. Hummingbirds and bushtits nest in there. Owls and hawks deal with the rodents; the only rodent we have trouble with is gophers.

So long as I keep the vines cut below the roofing tiles and attic vents the vines don't seem to do damage. Our home's skin is a sturdy, old-school thick portland cement stucco on a heavy wire mesh over heavy roofing paper and exterior grade plywood. 2X6 framing easily supports it all.

God save anyone in the future who wants to remove the vines and wildlife, it would be one hell of a job. I hope we're here for a long time, and after that, whoever gets this house has a green thumb and enjoys maintaining an oasis for birds as much as we do.

[xchrom]

4. Lovely! I recently read that English ivy does

Far less damage to brick buildings than previously thought.