Urban trees cool cities more effectively than previously understood by combating the urban heat island effect that makes cities 1–7°C hotter than countryside areas.
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Urban trees cool the world's cities more than we thought—but we can't rely on them alone

1–3°C Hotter In Most Cities °C Urban heat island effect
7°C °C Maximum urban heat island effect
Asphalt, Concrete, Brick Primary heat-absorbing materials
More Effective Than Previously Measured urban tree cooling
1–7°C Hotter In Cities urban heat island effect