In a new book, Elizabeth Rush details how the U.S. coastline will be dramatically different in coming years.

2017 was the second worst year on record for tropical forest loss. The main cause for this is the world’s dependence on palm oil, cattle, soy and wood products. It is estimated that a tract of land the size of 40 football fields was lost every minute last year.

Research on London’s urban forests yielded pleasant results. The trees measured combined to absorb nearly 178 tons of carbon per hectare.

With the world’s population steadily on the rise, the need for more biodiversity in cities is increasingly important. By observing new strategies, this becomes easier.