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Trees with grassy areas soften summer heat

Trees cool their environment and "heat islands" in large cities benefit from it. However, the degree of cooling depends greatly on the tree species and the local conditions. In a German study two species of urban trees were compared.
Date: 04 Jul 2018
Filed under: urban areas, vegetation