Housing Rat populations are surging as cities heat up by Matt Simon for Grist March 13, 2025 by Matt Simon for Grist March 13, 2025 Rats are, in many ways, better adapted to cities than the humans that built them. While urbanites struggle with crowds, sparse parking spaces, and their upstairs neighbors stomping around at 4 a.m., rats are living their best lives. 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail