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In May of 2007 , London's normally concreted Trafalgar Square was covered in 2,000 square metres of turfgrass. The stunt was an attempt to lure tourists out of London to visit England's rural areas. | www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=50349&in_page_id=34 A rooftop garden at M Central in Sydney's inner-city suburb of Pyrmont looks set to be the start of a greener skyline for Sydneysiders. A group of architects and environmentalists will explore ways to green the CBD's rooftops following approval of a $48,000 grant from the City of Sydney council. | www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=50349&in_page_id=34
| The drought may be posing a threat to Federal parliament's grass roof, much to the dismay of Romaldo Giurgola, the 86-year-old architect of the symbol of Australian democracy. The decade-long drought has forced parliamentary authorities to radically assess the building's landscape features to save water. That includes reviewing the need to keep its unique grassed sloped roof. Turf Protects the Environment, Benefits Health. This article provides a summary of the benefits of turfgrass to the environment and human health, based on recent reviews and findings in scientific literature. | www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=50349&in_page_id=34
| Green Roofs are more than just decoration according to some of our federal MPs who told the House of Representatives about the benefits of green roofs. Click here to download the article or go to page 7 of the September edition of About the House by clicking on the link below. Facts About Artificial Turf and Natural Grass. Click here to open. |
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