the urban naturalist

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A collection of guides, stories, and research written to help you lead and explore a more sustainable life in the city.

The 15-Minute City: Creating a More Sustainable Future

March 6, 2023

Imagine never needing to travel more than 15-minutes to access everything you need and want in life. This is what 15-minute cities are all about.

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Taking Your Home Off-Grid

January 23, 2023

Taking your home off-grid is one of the most effective ways to reduce energy consumption. In some cases, it could also increase the value of your home.

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How Do We Calculate Our Impact?

January 14, 2022

So we've planted many trees, but how do we calculate how many acres we've planted or pounds of CO2 we've stored?

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Best Parks to Visit in Houston

January 12, 2022

What may come as a surprise to most is that Houston is one of the most ecologically diverse cities in the world.

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Are Suburbs Really Greener?

October 2, 2021

Suburbanization will have resulted in the loss of more than 12 million acres of southern U.S. forests between 1992 and 2020.

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