Tree planting is a simple and effective nature-based solution for cooling our cities. Trees in cities have many benefits, including reduction of air temperature, glare and UV radiation. Street trees and other green infrastructure like parks, verges, green roofs and walls help by absorbing sunlight and shading hard surfaces, reducing the amount of heat that’s absorbed and released. If our urban areas are naturally cooler we don’t need to spend as much money and energy on running air conditioners.
I totally support this initiative. Don't trees breathe in Carbon Dioxide and emit Oxygen which is also a great benefit for the atmosphere and climate change. A fantastic initiative which can hopefully be implemented on a local scale and make the local environment prettier at the same time.
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