Roofs
Could living roofs help reverse biodiversity loss? There is no adequate substitute for wilderness areas or protected biospaces where species can thrive. But a growing body of research suggests living roofs (or green roofs) can help to stem the extinction tide of insects and birds by providing a patchwork mosaic of habitats. A recent New York City law requires all new buildings to have living roofs or rooftop solar. Currently, the 730 green roofs in New York cover just 60 of the city’s 40,000 rooftop acres. Imagine the impact! Can other cities follow suit?
— Wayne Visser
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