Even Mortality Data Shows the Important Role Trees Play in Cities During Hot Weather.
2 Articles
2 Articles
This year's extremely hot summer has also highlighted the increasingly important role of trees and green spaces in reducing heat stress in cities. Over-development of cities not only damages nature, but also endangers health and liveability by increasing the urban heat island effect. Studies show that large cities can be significantly hotter than their surroundings, while trees, parks, water surfaces and other solutions can reduce heat stress. H…
Our summers are getting hotter, and cities in particular are heating up significantly because asphalt and concrete absorb and retain a lot of heat. Simply planting a few extra trees is far from enough, according to research by Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and TU Delft.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
