Tree canopy can help cities mitigate air pollution and heat, but space is limited
New research suggests cities could help combat the dangerous urban heat island effect with something we all encounter every day: trees. The phenomenon occurs when asphalt, concrete, traffic, and the close proximity of people and buildings in cities combine to absorb the warmth of the sun and exacerbate its heating effects. It can result in urban daytime …
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