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The power of trees in the fight against global warming, street flooding, and more | The LensDid you hear the one about the scientists who determined that planting trees is good for the Earth? No, really. A recent study by Swiss scientists found that planting trees could revolutionize the way we combat Earth’s most pressing environmental issue — climate change. The solution is as simple as planting trees. One trillion trees. [...]Read More... from The power of trees in the fight against global warming, street flooding, and more

Hurricane-prone New Orleans is lacking trees. They could help stave off rising, deadly heat.A contractor cut down 107 trees in New Orleans that were planted by a nonprofit. Here's why it's emblematic of larger challenges in the fight against extreme heat.

Like AC for the OutdoorsTo survive a heating planet, humans need shade—lots of it.

Wake Up NOLA: The fight to save New Orleans' tree canopyTrees have long offered a panacea to extreme heat. But New Orleans is struggling to maintain a robust tree canopy, and its current one covers just 18.5% of the city,

Candidates for mayor and New Orleans City Council mostly agree on this one issueEarly voting starts Saturday for the Oct. 11 election.

12 Reasons Why Cities Need More TreesCities worldwide are integrating trees into urban planning, creating tourism magnets and sustainability hubs that benefit well-being and the environment.

Green Parking Lots: Mitigating Climate Change and the Urban Heat IslandDesigning green parking lots with large canopy trees can reduce urban heat loads, air and water pollution, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on our communities.

How to Cool Down a City (Published 2023)Singapore is rethinking its sweltering urban areas to dampen the effects of climate change. Can it be a model?

Urban green spaces have vital role in cutting heat-related deaths, study findsComprehensive review suggests that adding more parks, trees and greenery could improve public health

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