The Emerald Review
Green space, or land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other vegetation, is an integral part of modern urban landscapes. One of the more common variants of urban green space is community gardens. The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines these gardens as “plots of land, usually in urban areas, that […]
Prefabricated homes, or “prefabs”, are houses fabricated in a factory and shipped in segments to their final destination. They are adored by design magazines, environmental activists, and movie stars alike. Prefabs rose to fame as a quick, cheap way to build houses. Today, prefabs are lauded for their “sustainable” nature, especially in comparison to traditional, […]
With threats such as climate change, habitat destruction, and illegal poaching and trade, protecting wildlife is challenging enough. Wildlife tourism, which refers to the observation of and interaction with plant and animal life in their natural habitats, has struggled to protect its most vulnerable populations—both animal and human. The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new stresses: […]