Newsflash: Trees mitigate heatwaves in cities, film at 11.
2 hours ago Anthony Watts
From the “well, duhhh” science department and Liverpool University comes this bit of obvious science. It makes you wonder how many times public money is used to study the same thing over and over again.
Urban forests reduce heat-related mortality, study shows
A new study shows that among different types of vegetation, forests within walkable distance from residential areas are particularly crucial in mitigating heat-related health risks.
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly important topic of research.
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