Restoring Urban Waterways to Create Climate Resiliency, with Nick Wesley
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As cities around the world grew in size, population, and development over the past decades, green spaces receded and ecosystems were damaged. Restoring urban waterways to support habitats threatened by climate change has become a crucial step in sustaining the prosperity of nearby communities. We spoke to Nick Wesley, the executive director of Urban Rivers, an organization installing floating gardens and eco-parks on the Chicago River, about his goal of seeding new, climate resilient habitats for local wildlife. For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/restoring-urban-waterways-with-nick-wesley/
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