How Redlining Impacted Urban Wildlife: Major California Cities Show Up to Ten Times Fewer Species
BY: RAHUL SOMVANSHI
A groundbreaking UC Berkeley study links redlining to stark wildlife diversity disparities in California's urban areas.
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Historically marginalized neighborhoods show up to ten times fewer wildlife species than their greenlined counterparts.
Data from iNaturalist reveals significant biodiversity losses in redlined districts of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Oakland.
Cesar O. Estien, lead researcher, points out the severe habitat complexity differences that decades of redlining have created.
Discover how redlined communities continue to face ecological deficits, impacting both native and non-native species.
Experts argue that urban planning must address past injustices to enhance biodiversity and community health.
What could increased green spaces mean for wildlife in historically underserved neighborhoods?
Researchers stress the urgent need for cities to act on these findings to prevent further environmental and social inequalities.
Explore the potential solutions proposed to rejuvenate the natural landscapes of California's most affected areas.