Trees could cut urban heatwave mortality by a third: study
phys.org
Planting more trees in urban areas to lower summertime temperatures could decrease deaths directly linked to hot weather and heatwaves by a third, researchers said Wednesday.

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/875222

We’ve known for a long time that trees can keep the built environment cooler, but with heat waves and deaths spiking worldwide, it has become an urgent need in many areas.

  • LibertyLizard@slrpnk.netOP
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    1 year ago

    A lot of people just don’t like the fact that trees make their lives difficult in minor ways. Sometimes the political opposition can be very hard to overcome. Also, I live in a semi-arid climate and most trees won’t survive without some level of care. So that becomes an issue of who will water, weed, mulch, prune, etc.