The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet

An inspirational nonfiction book, reporting an exploration of how scientists from around the world are harnessing local ecology and technological development to develop solutions to protect urban environments from the effects of climate change. Nature plays a specific, vital role in the way climate affects life there. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the notion that urban development using nature will be an imperative in the face of tackling climate change. Sharing solutions such as robotic firefighter robots inspired by ancient forest wisdom, sensors for saving trees, and things like smart ponds that collect and manage water surges. Optimistic and pragmatic at the same time, the Nature of Our Cities is one that’s a middle ground between science fiction and reality toward living in the future, as well as protecting it.