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Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone

Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone

Cities around the world rely on trees to keep temperatures lower. New research shows trees are remarkably effective – but can’t do it all

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Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez

Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

As Australian cities heat up, street trees are needed more than ever for their cooling. It turns out many are more resilient to heat than expected.

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Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez