week we’re joined by Ben Wilson to talk about his most recent book Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City. We chat about how plants took root in the rubble of wars and blank spaces and how cities could be more circular and sustainable.

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1d:T5c1,This week we're Han Solo again, but we discuss lead pollution and serial killers, PM 1 micro-pollution, and how ICE raids are reducing transit ridership in Los Angeles. Below is a full linked article list: Main Items ICE raids lead to low LA ridership - LA Times Tinier particles data finally collected - Washington University St. Louis Reversible architecture - ArchDaily TTC congestion management - blogTO Bonus Items KC wants to pay for block parties - Kansas City Star Disasters impact baby brains - Gizmodo Full of lead - The Overhead Wire Oakland block tries to quit fossil fuels - KQED End of Energy Star? - Smart Cities Dive China's high speed rail debate - Asia Times Arizona to vote on VMT charges - Ballotpedia How government can finance low cost homes - Nonprofit Quarterly Florida restricts bus lanes to ridership quotas - Tampa Bay Times New motor could change e-bikes - Electrek Toronto bike lane gets more traffic - Carb

Episode 438: The Urban Jungle