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Most of the World's Cities Lack Enough Trees to Cool, Calm Residents
As climate changes sends summer temperatures higher worldwide, new research finds most urban residents don't have a k ...
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Populations overheat as major cities fail canopy goals: new research
A new study led by RMIT University in Australia measuring access to nature for eight major global cities found most still ...
We rated the urban forests of 8 global cities – only Singapore passed the 30% canopy test
Have you heard of the 3+30+300 rule for urban forestry? See how Melbourne and Sydney compare to New York, Denver, Seattle, ...
Populations overheat as major cities fail canopy goals
A new study led by RMIT University in Australia measuring access to nature for eight major global cities found most still ...
Underground, in the Mud, At Sea: A Reporter Goes Far to Cover Energy
Electricity has become our most critical resource. Oil is still coveted. The drive for energy has taken one Times reporter ...
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Most urban cities lack enough trees to cool, calm residents
"Studies say we actually need at least 40% canopy cover to substantially lower daytime air temperatures, so the '30' metric ...
Homes & Gardens on MSN1d
8 backyard covered patio ideas – expert approved ways to adapt your set-up for year round living
Your patio takes center stage during summer as the ideal place for hosting and relaxing. But if you feel it's an ...
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New data suggest county’s tree-canopy level is trending higher
Arlington's tree canopy may be on a slight upswing, according to county officials. But that doesn't necessarily mean there ...
How many trees does it take to cool a city? Researchers develop tool to set urban tree canopy goals
Cities around the globe are increasingly experiencing dangerous heat as urban concrete and asphalt amplify rising ...
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Roof collapse at railway kills 14, including 6-year-old girl as mourners demand answers: ‘This is murder’
The tragic collapse of a concrete canopy at a Serbian railway station that killed 14 people — including a 6-year-old girl — has sparked widespread outrage as hundreds mourn the victims.
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How many trees does it take to cool a city?
With greater clarity about the relationships between area, tree canopy cover, and cooling effects, the paper makes it possible to predict cooling effects at the whole-city scale, offering a ...