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Bring Nature Inside and Reduce Static Electricity
Static electricity is a common problem in indoor spaces, especially during dry weather when humidity levels drop. The good news is that bringing nature inside can not only enhance the beauty of your home but also help reduce static electricity. Indoor plants naturally increase humidity through transpiration, which can alleviate the discomfort of static buildup. Here's how urban gardening can help create a more comfortable environment.
7 Benefits of Urban Agriculture
By promoting a more local production of the food we eat, urban farming can contribute greatly to the reduction of greenhouse gases. Indeed, a large part of the fruits and vegetables we consume has to travel long distances before arriving in our plates, which induce great amounts of pollution.
Toronto, here we come!
Heat islands are areas where the air or surface temperature is 5 to 10 degrees Celsius higher than the city's average temperature, exacerbating the effects of summer heat waves by increasing the mortality rate associated with them. Caused by a high concentration of built-up areas, heat islands in urban areas are a significant environmental problem, contributing to smog formation and increasing the energy bill for cooling in cities.