How urban planners can use trees to cool entire cities

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024

Cities worldwide face rising temperatures, with urban areas particularly vulnerable due to heat absorption by concrete and asphalt. Tree-planting programs are a popular strategy to counteract urban heat, yet these initiatives often rely on estimates rather than precise science. A study published in 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' now provides urban planners with a new tool to e