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17 hours ago · Trees and vegetation provide shade while lowering surface and air temperatures. Increasing a city's tree canopy by 10% lowers the temperature by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius ...
3 days ago · City of Trees follows the intimate stories of Charles, Michael and James, three long-term unemployed residents struggling to gain employment through 'shovel ready' green projects. When stimulus dollars run out, short term idealism clashes with day-to-day survival in the struggle to find a sense of purpose and place in a recovering economy.
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21 hours ago · Trees and vegetation provide shade while lowering surface and air temperatures. Increasing a city’s tree canopy by 10% lowers the temperature by 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit (1 degree Celsius), according to the Smart Surfaces Coalition. The coalition helps cities integrate cool roofs, green roofs, solar, porous pavement and urban trees.
1 day ago · What was once called a “city of trees” lost thousands. Some were cut down; others died from disease and pests. Detroit was awarded $3 million through the urban forestry program to increase ...
2 days ago · Vibrant Cities Lab estimates that American city trees remove over 800,000 tons of air pollution every year, equivalent to $4.7 billion in annual value. Even a single tree offers air-quality benefits: The Tennessee Environmental Council notes that one mature tree every year can remove 400 pounds of carbon dioxide, provide $1,250 in air pollution controls, and generate $638 worth of oxygen.
4 days ago · The field focuses on sustaining city trees and green spaces disrupted by urban development. Urban forests include parks, street trees, green rooftops, and even private gardens. They provide numerous benefits, such as improving air quality, reducing the urban heat island effect, and supporting biodiversity.
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4 days ago · Discover how Delhi's tree plantation initiative, mandated by the High Court, has successfully transformed urban areas with over 10,000 trees, enhancing air quality and biodiversity.
