Green belts need modernizing—a more ‘multifunctional’ approach can benefit people and planet

Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they’re places providing a brief escape from the city. Land designated as green belt—and protected from building—can also store carbon and hold water at times of flooding and drought. Green belts are more than just spaces; for many people, they’re places providing a brief escape from the city. Land designated as green belt—and protected from building—can also store carbon and hold water at times of flooding and drought. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories