Future of the Environment

Africa is set to get its first vertical forest

The Bosco Verticale (vertical forest) towers are seen in Milan, August 29, 2015. Long the ugly sister to Florence, Venice and Rome, Italy's business capital Milan is enjoying a renaissance, its once drab skyline coming to life and a new creative vibrancy emerging. Picture taken August 29, 2015. To match Feature ITALY-MILAN/ REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo - GF10000197657

Vertical forests have already been welcomed in China's polluted cities. Image: REUTERS/Flavio Lo Scalzo

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The planted terraces will provide shade and habitats for wildlife.
The planted terraces will provide shade and habitats for wildlife. Image: Stefano Boeri Architetti
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An architectural rendering of the Nanjing Green Towers.
An architectural rendering of the Nanjing Green Towers. Image: Stefano Boeri Architetti
The Liuzhou Forest City will have more than 40,000 trees and 1 million plants on buildings.
The Liuzhou Forest City will have more than 40,000 trees and 1 million plants on buildings. Image: Stefano Boeri Architetti
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