"Avoid flooding from stormwater runoff. Tree canopy slows rainfall, while roots and soil filter and absorb water—minimizing the amount of stormwater that flushes over pavement and contributes to runoff and flooding." #heatmitigation #watermitigation #trees #climatesafety #climatesolutions #health
The Power of Urban Trees | Climate Central
Trees make a difference for human health and well-being in 242 U.S. cities—especially in a warming world.
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April 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
"Avoid flooding from stormwater runoff. Tree canopy slows rainfall, while roots and soil filter and absorb water—minimizing the amount of stormwater that flushes over pavement and contributes to runoff and flooding." #heatmitigation #watermitigation #trees #climatesafety #climatesolutions #health
"The trees...are needed to combat the phenomenon of heat islands. Heat islands can lead to the deterioration of air quality and can also adversely affect human health and well-being, increasing the burden on health facilities." #climatesafety #heatmitigation #health #climatesolutions #trees
Small Quebec town introduces $200 tax for treeless yards in effort to combat heat islands | CBC News
A small Quebec town is using a novel approach to encourage residents to plant trees by charging a $200 annual surtax to homeowners who don't have at least one tree in their front yard. The municipalit...
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April 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"The trees...are needed to combat the phenomenon of heat islands. Heat islands can lead to the deterioration of air quality and can also adversely affect human health and well-being, increasing the burden on health facilities." #climatesafety #heatmitigation #health #climatesolutions #trees
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of India's western Gujarat state have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler as the hottest time of year approaches reut.rs/41E5PYC
Indian slums get 'cool roofs' to combat extreme heat
Hundreds of roofs in the informal settlements of India's western Gujarat state have been painted in a reflective, white coating over the last two months to try to keep their occupants cooler as the hottest time of year approaches.
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March 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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