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Bus Stops with Green Roofs in Utrecht

Utrecht in the Netherlands claims to be the first city to install bus stops with green roofs on a large scale. Green roofs help capture particulate matter, salvage rainwater, and keep the heat at bay making waiting at the stop more comfortable. And bees love the sedum used on the roofs.

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